I am so proud at this very moment I am practically bursting. About 20 minutes ago, I asked the kids to come and clean up the playroom. As they were getting started, I asked them if they would like any music to clean by.
Diva piped right up and said : “Handel Water Music! [...]
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We are studying George Frideric Handel this term as our composer. I have four CD’s from the library, including two different recordings of selections of The Messiah. I have a special place in my heart for The Messiah since my high school used to perform it each year at Christmas, and I was [...]
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The recorders arrived Saturday afternoon and right away I felt I might have taken a serious misstep on the road of home education. Oh yes. Serious misstep.
Initially, I will admit, I had a fantasy in my head of Super-boy and Diva learning to play sweet melodies and charming all the friends and neighbors. [...]
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