Just had to share...my first concert was a HUGE hit!

Well, this is my first year teaching elementary music...and I was pretty freaked out about the undertaking of a huge concert with three grade levels (3-5) at once in a very small auditorium. I had so many wonderful supportive people help me along the way...but I was certainly overwhelmed. I had doubted the songs I chose...worried the parents would complain...etc etc....

Well...my first concert was last Thursday and I STILL can't get over the reaction! I haven't heard one bad word! Parents have been raving that it was the best one they'd seen...they were so happy to see all the energy and enthusiasm from the kids. In years past, their teacher went with the predictable. The kids were making up their own movements to the songs and just having a great time...to me, the fact that people noticed all the fun the kids had is my biggest compliment. That was what I was going for. And the parents/teachers all said because I get up and have a lot of energy, the kids feed off of that. One parents said I'm breathing new life into the program!!

Honestly, I'm still blown away!!! And then when they thanked/congratulated me and the instrumental teacher...when they called out my name...holy moley the SCREAMS! It was hysterical!

I love my kids...and I think they know that...so that probably helps! It's just such a relief...my district values music VERY highly..it's very competitive. So I knew I had high expectations to live up to...

And now I have one more concert to go! The K-2...we'll see! I can't see the same reaction from it because since they're so young, it's harder to do all that fun creative stuff...so I'll have to come down from this high soon.

Just had to share! Sorry it was so long...but you can tell I'm excited! It was so worth the stress!!!

That's so great!

You're definitely making a difference, and postively impacting these children for the rest of their lives!!!!!

You must feel

That is great!!!! I am so happy for you.

congrats!

That is WONDERFUL!! Good job! You must be soo happy!

That is great, Congrats!!

Music is such an important part of a growing child's life! I still remember all of my Grammar school music teachers! I loved them!! I think it is wonderful that you are doing such a service to the children and that you love your job!! Congratulations!! Teachers are awesome! Thank you for taking pride in your job and doing it so well!!

Thank you all so much! You're so sweet!

Life has been so crazy because of these concerts- last few weeks I've hardly been on liw!!! So weird! Life will be back to normal next Thursday- woohoo!!! But the hard work surely pays off!!

I loved my music teacher in grade school. I am 37 and still haven't forgotten her. I think it's wonderful! You should be on that high and ride it for as long as you can. Teachers don't just teach. They inspire! I personally think it's a thankless job. You don't get paid enough to shape the youth of america. It is definitely satisfiying and i'm sure your students will remember you too many years from now. Great job!!

Thats awesome!!! I remember my concerts back then!

What a great accomplishment. It'll only get better from here. Congratulations on a job well done!

Congrats!!! That's gotta be an awesome feeling!

That's awesome to hear. Keep up the good work, I believe music is very important for kids.

YAY!!
I was originally a Music Ed major, but now I'm going into nursing! Congrats on your successful evening! I'm sure you'll have continues success!

That's fantastic! Congrats to you!

That's wonderful. Congrats to you.