Nathan's Music

Nathan is so interested in music, and he has a great talent for playing and composing.  He plays the viola and has composed a ton of songs.  He's always liked music since day one, and even danced to music before he could walk.  He started composing music after he saw August Rush.  I don't know if that was his inspiration or if it was coincidence.  But a few days after seeing that show I asked him to do some job around the house and he said, "No mom, I can't right now.  I have a song in my head and I have to get it written out."  I said something like, "You don't have songs in your head... do you think you're Beethoven?!  Now do your job!"  Little did I know that I would forever regret those words.  He really does have "songs in his head" and an amazing talent for composing music.  He has been learning music theory on his own via the internet.  And he's taught himself how to play piano.  We're working on getting him piano lessons since he's so interested in music and really has a talent.  

He just went to Branson, Missouri last month with his school orchestra.  They played in a competition there and one first place.  They also went to Silver Dollar City (an amusement park) and had a blast.  Nathan has made some really good friends in his strings class.  Sadly they are splitting the kids up between 2 high schools next year, so he won't see half of them.  He's pretty upset about that.  But he's taking strings next year too and I'm sure he'll make new friends then.  The high school is planning their strings tour for next year.  And in typical Blue Valley School District style, they're going to... HAWAII!!! Can you believe that?  We're working on ways to fund his trip because I think that's an awesome opportunity!!

I'm trying to add an example of his music so you can hear our music genius.  This is some piano music he composed.  He also composes music for entire orchestras.
Hmm, that sorta worked.  When you click on this link it takes you completely away from my blog to another site.  Click on play button (it's kinda small) and you'll hear Nathan's music.  But you'll have to click back on my blog if you want to continue reading.

http://www.divshare.com/download/11681982-999

And here he is after his last middle school concert.  I'm so proud of my boy!!