Piano Recitals - May 3, 2014

The boys played their spring piano recitals yesterday. The videos are below.

First up was Cody, who played two pieces: Just Struttin' Along and Midnight Blues. This is a 2-minute 48-second video.



Next up was Bailey, who also played two pieces: Suwoofer Lullabt and Slippin' Around. This one is a 6-minute 8-second video. Minecraft players like Bailey will probably enjoy his first piece a lot.



John P. Needham
Aurora, IL
May 4, 2014
6:35AM

Winter Piano Recital - December 7, 2013

Yesterday the boys played in their winter piano recital. They have come a long way this year.

Cody played first. "Deck The Halls" was his piece. It was about a two-minute arrangement.



We thought Cody played really well. He admitted beforehand that he gets really nervous in front of audiences, but playing in piano recitals is easier than, say, speaking in public (like at school) since he can look at the sheet music and he doesn't have to look at the audience. An astute observation, that.

Bailey played next. He played "The Fruitcake That Ate New Jersey" which was both seasonal *and* an homage to his mom's home state. Very cute. This piece was a little longer than his brother's, clocking in at about 4.5 minutes.



Well, that's it for today. Happy Sunday!

John P. Needham
Sunday, December 8, 2013
10:45AM
Aurora, IL

Piano Recitals - May 25, 2013

Both boys played in a piano recital last Saturday. Here are videos of the event.

First Cody. He opened with "Medieval Procession" by Jon George, a challenging piece that required crossed-over hands. Then he rocked out Scott Joplin's ragtime piece "The Entertainer."



Then Bailey. Bailey's piano recital today. He opened with Kanzontte in C Major by Neefe; then he "Battle of Heroes" by John Williams.

Bailey: Sonatina in G

Bailey Needham practicing for his piano recital next month. He's close to having this piece down cold.





John Needham
April 22, 2012
Aurora, IL