Saturday December 2 2023

 

Today is the big day. Music Makers Holiday Recital. This time we’re debuting at First Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Ryan, the musical director, has been really hospitable to us and accommodating. And this church has a beautiful sanctuary complete with colorful stained glass and fully functioning pipe organ.

 

I arrive early on site – setting up everything in the sanctuary – we’re using their in-house PA system with my own mini mixer. Even though it’s much easier this way it still requires my full attention. Meanwhile, students and families trickle in.

 

We do two separate performances cause there’s always so many students that want to perform. I’m proud of everyone as I sit at the board going back and forth from the stage/piano adjusting things.

 

Afterwards, Shaunna, Rebecca, and I grab some dinner at Torch’s Bistro up the street. We recap over the most amazing burgers.

 

At the studio putting everything away.

 

Back home. Relaxing and watching Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).