I went with Mr. 15 to his saxophone lesson today. He’s very serious about his music and is currently talking double major: composition and saxophone for college. He owns three saxes–two altos and a soprano–and has another alto (for jazz) and an oboe borrowed from CHS for the summer. He’s teaching himself the oboe because he’s looked into college requirements for admission to a composition program and found he needs to have a wider background in instruments. Music has become his passion and has provided him with a sharp focus for his future. Plus–the part that fills my heart and squeezes tears from my eyes–it brings him JOY. There’s nothing more wonderful than the joy that dances across his face when he’s talking about his favorite composers (John Mackey is one), or sharing music that his music groups have already played/will be playing (scroll to hear the music) or anticipating future years’ guest artists for The Best of the West Festival. He has his music when he needs a place safe from inevitable teen angst. He’s too big for a mom’s kiss to mend his hurts; I’m glad he has something that helps. Sigh….they grow up so fast…I’m proud of the young man who used to be my little boy. Yup–I’m a lucky mom.
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