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We have photos of the boys at the piano for their recitals going back fifteen years to when Jeremy started when he was in third grade. Though it might be interesting to post a picture of each of them when they started and then at their senior recitals (for the older two) and last year for Jesse — it would probably look a little redundant and not be of interest to anyone but me. So I decided to use a different pictures. Jason, my middle son, is the only one who was interested in other musical instruments. He taught himself to play the penny whistle and ocarina and a little of the guitar. I do have a picture of him playing the ocarina, but it just looks like he has his mouth on a rock, so I won’t use that one. 🙂
This is a picture of only one of two times he payed the penny whistle in public.
The penny whistle is used in a lot of Irish music, which we love, and they are playing an Irish hymn, Be Thou My Vision. The other couple was at our church for a missions conference and are now missionaries in Ireland. We knew the family of the young man when he was a little boy and we all went to the same church in another town, so that was a neat experience all the way around.
He also played at a senior concert, but that’s it. I had hoped he would go on and use these talents for the Lord, and he may yet some day. But for now he doesn’t like to “perform” in front of people. He just enjoys playing at home in his room, and we enjoy the sounds filtering through the walls. 🙂
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What blessings your children must be! Thanks for sharing their musical journeys and the interesting instruments the one son plays. I love it when I elarn something new.
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I love Irish music, could listen to that for a long time. I think it is extrordinary that your son can play the penny whistle. Great job and photo. Thanks for sharing and have a good weekend. Mine is up as well, please stop by and visit.
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Be Thou My Vision is one of my favorite hymns…..how wonderful your sons are so musical….Music is so much a bit part of life. I’ve played the piano for about 58 years…..
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wow, I bet they make BEAUTIFUL music together 🙂 Great shot!
Great music
Good photo of your son playing the penny whistle. Great idea for the theme.
i love Irish music as well. 🙂
oh, you have musically talented children! i find it a great experience for children who learn on their own.
happy weekend! 🙂
Very cool picture. I love Irish music, too.
you must be so proud of your Jason! I wish my daughter will play piano for me too, when she has grown up.
A touching sharing. 🙂
Have a nice weekend. 🙂
Very nice picture and a handsome son too ! I used to play flute when I was little !
That’s a beautiful photo, and very appropriate for the theme! I can imagine that you love listening to him playing behind closed doors. I adore my son’s guitar play and always stop in my tracks when I hear him practise… though it’s heavy metal!! 😀
Music is a wonderful hobby, your son seems highly talented. We got an ocarina once and it’s decorating a wall, I had forgotten all about it!
How nice that you have your turntable still! We enjoy listening to those vinyls and hearing every dust particle!
Handsome boy, neat skill. My child doesn’t like to “perform,” either. What is the good of the gift if you hide it away? maybe they just don’t want to be tempted to receive too much glory, or just dont like attention upon themselves. Anyway, I can relate.
That is neat. He souds very musically talented.
I bet tbat is beautiful music to listen to.
I would love to hear him play! Great photo for the theme. Since he taught himself, he sounds very talented!!
Wish I could have been there to hear them. I bet it was beautiful… Blessings
Lovely photo! 🙂 Your family is clearly very talented when it comes to music. 🙂
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Great choice for this week’s theme Barbara. What an interesting choice of instruments to play. I have never heard of the ocarina, or at least never knew that that’s what they are called… thanks, I learned something new today. I can relate with Jason, I only like to play my guitar in private. I hope it still pleases the Lord when music is played for Him even when nobody else hears. Happy Hunting and Happy weekend!
Oh, I think it does please Him, Angelo. I don’t know how to play any instrument and would so love to be able to express myself in that way — but I don’t have the time for any kind of lessons right now. I do sing around the house but freeze at the thought of singing in public.
Perfect, great shot!! What great talent you all have!
Great shot! I have seen the penny whistle and it does sound beautiful!
You must be so proud of your talented sons! Great picture for the theme!
You’ve got some musically inclined kids. Definitely a great photo choice for today.
You know, I dig Irish music as well….Great pic!
Music is obviously special to your family! What a gift!
When my Andrew went to college (he is a pianist), what I missed the most was his practicing. Quiet was the saddest sound of all after all of the sonatas, ballades, etc. I am glad you can still hear yours.
great shot and an interesting post.
This is just too awesome for words. Music is one of the few artforms that is enjoyed by all. Congratulations on your talented family.
wow…..what lucky children!
what a fun picture! i’m not familiar with that hymn, but reading the words on the wikipedia site suggests that it’s a great one. i’ll have to listen for it!
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I’d love to hear! I also learned something new. =)
It must be a blessing to have two musically inclined sons. I’m sure they create beautiful music. I’m sure you are proud of both of them.
Thanks for sharing this photo of your son during his performance.
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I LOVE Be THou My Vision, and Irish music! What a good-looking boy your son is and how talented. We have a man in church in who plays whistles and pipes of all sorts and make his own digeridoos.
Great photo.
I’ve never heard of a penny whistle before. Thanks for sharing!
What a great picture showcasing your son’s musical talents. That’s a wonderful gift to have.
This is just lovely.
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I love that hymn, and I bet their performance was absolutely beautiful, Barbara. Music is such a gift, isn’t it? Hope your weekend was perfectly delightful.
Penny whistle now that’s something new for me. Have never seen it before here and thanks for sharing with us on your kids musical adventures 🙂