Big News for Rowie

[saffronhare]

Thing the first: Her braces come off on November 12th in a double-appointment orthodontia-palooza! It's been more than two years. She says she wants to eat a caramel apple immediately.

Thing the second, and the one that's got me going all SQUEE: Her Chamber Choir (Chanticleers) is going to DC in May. But this is no ordinary trip...they'll be performing at the Kennedy Center. For Memorial Day.

It's one of those things I wish I knew how to make all big and bright and sparkly, you know? Their choir director sent in an audition recording; the Kennedy Center liked it; and now they're ON. I'm sort of spun around by what a big effin' deal it is...as you can imagine, and as I've already mentioned to grandparents, this trip will not be cheap. The first payment installments (thank goodness they're spreading it out a bit) will be coming due in a few weeks. You can all expect to be hearing about fundraisers. Direct contributions to the OMG DC Fund will always be welcome. :)

Whee!

Comments

[bleuberi21.livejournal.com]

That is fantastic!!

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your help!

[bleuberi21.livejournal.com]

I missed out on a trip to perform with my high school marching band for the London New Year's parade b/c we didn't have the money...I think participating in something like this is nearly a "once in a lifetime" deal, so I'm glad I could help (even if it's just a little).

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you understand. She'd been telling one set of grandparents about it not long ago, and they were sort of unimpressed...figuring it was "just some choir trip."

This past weekend, I made a point of calling them and explaining what it was all about. Changed their tune entirely (if you'll forgive the pun!). ::whew::