(01-29-2013, 08:19 PM)My Alter Ego Wrote: I think the word "thrill" must be the perfect way to describe how they must feel regarding their daughter's (or should that be daughters') musical growth/accomplishments and recognition in the past couple -- no make that probably all of her life (and Angie's as well). (And there may be other words as well!)
Patti and Harry strike me as such well grounded people. I feel honored that they share their children and themselves with us to the degree that they do.
This short video shows how thrilled & proud they are of their daughter:
and speaking of Brian Logan - Haley's Jazz Band Mentor - this was in our Daily Herald a couple days ago:
By District 214 ..
Wheeling High School's highly acclaimed Jazz Band captured the Grand Champion Award at the 36th annual Northshore Jazz Festival on Saturday, Jan. 19. Over 80 jazz bands performed at Glenbrook South High School, where the event was hosted. Wheeling also captured a Division I Rating and First Place in Class "AA."
Cesar Mendoza, Wheeling High School junior trombonist, was awarded "Best Soloist of the Day," which includes a two-week summer camp scholarship to the Birch Creek Jazz Camp, in Door County, Wis.
The Wheeling Jazz Band 2 also earned a Division I Rating. Jesse Villalobos, sophomore trumpet player, earned an "Outstanding Soloist" award.
The Wheeling Jazz Bands are directed by Brian Logan
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130...701259691/