Aloha blog readers!
It's 11pm Hawai'i time and the kids are tucked in and tuckered out from a long and rewarding day. We arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center this morning and were divided into villages--Hawai'i, Tahiti, Maori, and Samoa. Each village group did a singing, dancing or instrument playing activity from the village culture then we returned to BYU for more mass choir rehearsals.
After an already music filled day we came back for a little play time during which the kids chose to make leis, learn to hula, swim in the pool or swim at the beach, then we were off for dinner then rehearsal, sound check and the evening concert. We were last on the concert after Hawai'i, Alaska, New York, Illinois, and another New York choir. The kids had a bit of a tough rehearsal (intonation problems and general musical issues) but then they really did a good job on the concert--the Hawai'ians really appreciated "Ahe Lau Makani" and the other selections were a big hit too. I was really proud of everyone--the soloists, Phoebe (who played dulcimer) and Caroline (who played guitar).
Tomorrow is a bit less busy, and I'll remind the kids to write something for the blog and I'll get more pictures up on photobucket. For now I'm hoping to get to bed soon!
Mahalo,
Brianne
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4 comments:
Hello All! Looks like you are having so much fun. Elise - We saw the photo of you and your beautiful lei! Can you teach us how to make one when you get home. JoEllen posted photos of the Cultural Center. Wow is it Beautiful. We can't wait to hear which village you visited, Your mom and I are missing you like mad. Have fun, be safem, make beautiful music and hurry home,
Rex & Kathie Garrett
(Elise's Mom and Dad)
Hey Amelia, We saw you in some of the pictures, looks like you are having a GREAT time. Sounds like you are keeping really busy and singing very beautifully. Deidre and I are going to see Paula and Rob for the weekend. I miss you a whole lot. Deidre also misses you. I have a surprise for you when you get home. Hugs and Kisses! Love, Mom
Hey Amelia, We saw you in some of the pictures, looks like you are having a GREAT time. It sounds like you all are very busy and singing beautifully. I miss you very much. Deidre is also missing you not being here to talk with and hang out. I have a surprise for you when you get home. Hugs and Kisses! Love, Mom
Hi Olivia!
We are loving the photos from all the sites: AYS, Festival, & JoEllen's. So beautiful there! We can't wait to see you Weds. & hear about everything & see your pictures.
Tell Tommy & Madeline's Mom if you have a message for us, like stuff you want us to bring to CA, other than what we already know about.
Love, Mom, Dad, Abby
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