Smith Mountain Lake Mystery Writer

About Me

Location: United States

I'm a Southern gal who loves life, my husband and our family (which, to date, includes 13 grandchildren). I enjoy being with friends and family. But I also like being alone and thinking up plots for future books. I've published two novels, both mysteries, and I'm working on my third. For more about my books, visit me at www.sallyroseveare.com. If you ever hear me say, "I'm bored," please get me to the ER immediately! Paddling my kayak and snapping pictures of the critters I see relaxes me. Beach music has the opposite effect--when I hear those old "doo-wops" I want to dance.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

A God-Given Talent

Our grandson Jacob has always loved and appreciated music. Mrs. Jarrett, his piano teacher, helped him develop a special love of classical music.

2009 recital at Mrs. Jarrett's home

In 2010 Jacob won his district's

Bland Competition

2010 Bland Competition at VMI

Jacob practicing at home

Jacob Joseph's Junior Recital

Liberty University School of Music, April 23, 2016

The five pieces he played--all by memory--were:

* Fugue in B-flat Major, BWV 955 by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

* Nocturne in B Major, Op. 33, no. 2 by Gabriel Faure (1845-1924)

* Etude in C Minor, Op. 25, no. 12 by Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)

* Allegro moderato ma energico by Jan Ladislov Dussek (1760-1812)

* Un poco allegro, Op. 20 by Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

I am so proud of him I could just about pop. God gave him this talent. Jacob's passion for and love of music kept him interested. Thank you, Jacob. And thank you, God.

Labels: classical music, Liberty University School of Music, music

Monday, September 09, 2013

MY NEW FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP

Last Saturday, after having cruised Smith Mountain Lake with friends Mary Lana and Larry for a couple of hours, I really didn't want to come home, shower, get gussied up, and head to the Bower Center in Bedford, Virginia, for a concert. But hubby wanted to go, and I love hubby, so I went. Boy! Am I glad I did.

The group After Jack, comprised of three talented young ladies, entertained all of us with their gorgeous voices and out-going personalities. I loved their enthusiasm, their incredible talent. I lost count of how many different musical instruments they could play.

Unfortunately, I didn't take my camera, so I copied the above photo from After Jack's website. That's Mary on the guitar, Emily on the bass, and Rachael, who is usually playing a mean fiddle, on the far right.

After Jack is now my new favorite music group, and I'll not miss a chance to see and hear them perform if I can help it. You shouldn't miss them, either. Check out their website and facebook pages on the links below to learn more about After Jack and to hear some of their music.

Labels: After Jack Band, music