My life as a Musician

I love performing music. It has been the quest of a lifetime - a gift from my parents, siblings, amazing teachers, and ultimately God. Music has always been my voice, when words were not enough. Every performance opportunity to me, is a chance to open heavens view to the audience, and help them see and feel of God's amazing love for them. That is always my prayer before I perform anywhere.

On Saturday I had the opportunity to perform with the Blue Ridge Chamber Orchestra. This is a group I found through my friend at Church, and I have really enjoyed playing with them. It's a low intensity orchestra which works well for my life right now. The conductor also lived in Holland for ten years and played the viola with the Rotterdam Philharmonic which was such a fun connection since I lived in Holland and studied the violin there in Rotterdam. These are players who are Professors at the University in other fields, but just enjoy getting together and playing music. I have loved this semester especially soloing with them. I feel like I have my own little Chamber group to perform with and I love it. It has been fun to have the chance to be a leader as well. These are fantastic individuals, and we have a lot of fun together. Next semester I will get to play the Bach A minor with them.

A huge thanks to my parents, teachers, and husband without whose support and love and faith in me, all of this would be impossible. Thanks for the amazing friends and family who came to listen to the Concert. Mason also came with Nate and he sat and listened so well.

 There are days when I wish I could practice five hours a day, and own a Stradavarius violin - I wish I could give my all to music, but I believe in eternity and I have visions of continuing my learning from teachers I love, and playing in heaven. For now I love my life as a full time wife and mother and feel so honored for each role, and that I also get to play music which is such a part of my soul and my life.