The Importance of Music and Sports

     Wow, what a weekend!  It was a busy one, but I feel good about all the time I spent on good things for my kids.  Solo & Ensemble was great.  My daughter got a first on her oboe solo.  She reminded me that it was only a class C.  I told her that she can pick something in a higher class next year.  She is still in middle school, so she isn't competing for State anyway.  Her tutor, a high school senior, got a few starred firsts.  That means he's going to State.  We got to watch him play his English Horn solo, she's right, he is amazing.  I love to see her so excited about music.  She's determined to play the English Horn too.  I told her that it is a logical progression.
     We also worked concessions for a camping and outdoor show at Quietwoods RV Sales and Service, to raise money for the softball team.  The shift we had was slow, but we had a good time anyway.  Then Sunday afternoon was softball practice for my younger daughter.  She seems to enjoy it.  We are off to buy a batting helmet and a bat.  Boy, sports and music are expensive.  The girls are worth it.  They are well rounded and will probably never be able to take a side in the sports/music debate.
     I had an interesting conversation with one of the Solo & Ensemble judges.  We were discussing the importance of music and sports.  They are both team events for the most part.  They both require learning and practicing.  Timing is very important as well.  At our school, the students do find ways to participate in music and sports, but I don't think that is the case everywhere.  They are both extremely important parts of a good education.