Saturday, March 14, 2009

"Magic on Main Street"

The Utah PTA does an art contest every year called 'Reflections.' They have lots of different categories, and this year Natalie decided to enter the musical composition category. Mostly because she figured she wouldn't have much competition there -- she's savvy that way.

She wrote a song called "Magic on Main Street" on the piano (she didn't write down the notes or anything, just made little notes to herself to remember how to play it) and we recorded it on a cassette and sent it in. She put it off till the last minute and wrote it in one evening-- next year maybe she'll put some real work into it and have an even more impressive entry! She won at the school level and went on to district, and won honorable mention at the district level.

Here she is getting her medal at the district awards ceremony:




Very impressive medal and certificate:

And here's the song!



11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Natalie, you're AWESOME! Great Job! Love, Aunt Julie

Ruth said...

Oh my Goodness!! What a fresh composition! That sounded so good. I wonder what the "musical notes to herself" look like.... she may be the only one to ever play this song!

Annette Larsen said...

WOohoo! Way to go, Natalie!

Jana said...

BRILLIANT!!! What a little smarty pants! I also love that she's so savvy to choose a category without much category! Hilarious. She must be getting so good at the piano! You're a good mom to have started her nice and early!

Kimberly Jepson said...

haha! She IS a smarty!! :) I'm glad you finally put it on! Tell her it's fabulous! and congratulations!

Erin said...

That was great, Natalie! I loved your song. And way to go on winning the Reflections contest at the school level!

Bryce & Cherise said...

oh hey! the comment from kimberly is actually from me. I didn't know i was signed in on her name lol

MoM K said...

(I thought it was unusual that Kimi was making a comment!)
Natalie! Your song is wonderful! It does sound like magic! VERY clever of you. I am a very proud Grandma!

jomama said...

Congrats Natalie! Way to be. Christine, I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again- but your kids are exceptional!

Kimberly Jepson said...

I saw Cherise's comment made under my name and I was like, "I don't remember saying that..."
But holy talent, Batman!! She's so legit! I love the song! Congrats, Nat!!

Kimberly Jepson said...

OH, and I also love the title of the piece. Genius!