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World Premier!

By Annette Heidmann May 15, 2016 Family Life, Milestones, Music, Piano, Recitals 1 Comment
World Premier!

I wish I could give you a moment-by-moment account of Geneva’s spring recital this afternoon, but alas, I cannot. Anyone who has ever had children of widely varying ages knows…

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

By Annette Heidmann January 24, 2016 Family Life, Music, Piano, Recitals No Comments
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Yesterday afternoon Geneva had the opportunity to perform in her first full-blown recital, and she did a fantastic job. She played 12 Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je maman” – by…

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Music, music, music

By Annette Heidmann April 25, 2014 Choir, Classical, Family Life, Fellowship, Food, Friends, Music, Piano, Sacred, Vocal 2 Comments
Music, music, music

Last night was one of those serendipitous evenings when timing falls into place and it’s just clearly God blessing the whole evening.  Because I was sick this week and not…

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Beethoven Choral Fantasy, Jay Hershberger with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony

By Annette Heidmann March 29, 2014 Choir, Classical, Music, Orchestral, Piano No Comments
Beethoven Choral Fantasy, Jay Hershberger with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony

I’m so proud to share this performance by my “brother-in-law-once-removed” (well, he’s the BIL of my SIL… I never know what to call it, but he’s FAMILY! 🙂 ), playing…

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A Long Lost Friend

By Annette Heidmann February 10, 2014 Family Life, Milestones, Music, Piano 1 Comment
A Long Lost Friend

Along with final preparations for the big birthday party, last Friday was also the long awaited day when Mother’s piano was to be delivered.  It has been living at Doug’s…

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The best laid plans…

By Annette Heidmann December 19, 2013 Architecture, Catholic, Christmas, Family Life, Music, Out & About, Piano 1 Comment
The best laid plans…

The best laid plans of mice, men, or musicians, can oft go awry… Our plans for today were carefully laid.  Geneva’s teacher, “Mr. Will,” has been working with her for…

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A whole different thing

By Annette Heidmann December 16, 2013 Compositions, Music, Out & About, Piano 1 Comment
A whole different thing

Later this week Geneva will be doing some recording, and her teacher thought it would be a good idea for her to try out the piano beforehand, and get a…

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Sunday Bullet List

By Annette Heidmann October 21, 2013 Decorating, DIY, Family Life, House, Jazz, Movies, Music, Out & About, Piano 1 Comment
Sunday Bullet List

Oh, such a day full of blessings… packed I tell you!  In order of occurrence, and as nearly as I can remember, they were as follows: My day started at…

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“Cloudscape”

By Annette Heidmann October 19, 2013 Compositions, Music, Piano No Comments
“Cloudscape”

“Cloudscape” An original composition by Geneva Melody     [hr color=”dark-gray” width=”100%” border_width=”2px” ]   [hr color=”dark-gray” width=”100%” border_width=”2px” ]

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Right now…

By Annette Heidmann October 18, 2013 Family Life, Homeschooling, Piano No Comments
Right now…

*      Feeling: Cool, refreshing breezes wafting through the open doors and windows on a beautiful 64° fall morning. *      Reading: Saint Augustine of Hippo – an Intellectual Biography – by…

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“Reverie”

By Annette Heidmann August 27, 2013 Music, Piano 1 Comment
“Reverie”

I’m delighted to share a little of the music that I get to hear around my house.   Here’s the lovely and talented Geneva, playing her own composition, “Reverie”. [hr color=”dark-gray”…

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