Yesterday Bella sang her first auditions ever, for the soprano recitatives in The Messiah. "There were shepherds abiding" through "And suddenly there was with the angel", for those of you who know the piece.
Fireworks.
When she finished, the choir director said "You're twelve?" Then she looked sternly over her glasses at me. "Does anyone else know about this?" she demanded.
That's what I'm saying.
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I love, LOVE the choir director's question. And the photograph of beautiful Bella.
ReplyDeleteOh, I soooo wish I could hear her! Love you, Proud Mama (and rightfully so)!
ReplyDeleteI love this post!
ReplyDeleteCan't you do a youtube video or something for us poor mortals who really want to hear the lovely Bella?! ;-) Congrats! I'm sure your Mama heart must sing!
ReplyDeleteYes! I was going to ask what Hope Anna asked...can't you post a you-tube or something for those of us who can't stand not hearing her?
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!
fabulous! can't wait to hear the outcome of the audition!
ReplyDeleteand that is a beautiful photo... :)
What a wonderful family you are raising! Thank you and God bless you both.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, talented Daughter you have and what a blessing that the Lord gave her to you! And what a greater blessing still that you gave her up the Lord and His hand is on her life.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, a second (or third or whatever) the motion for an audio or video of her singing.
Such a sweet post. What a beautiful girl! Wish I could hear her voice! {grin}
ReplyDeleteI got to sing those once! I was sixteen, though. Not twelve! I love The Messiah. My favorite is "How Beautiful are the Feet". Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting....so lovely when their gifts are discovered.
ReplyDeleteIt would be awesome to hear her.
Wow! There are many three times Bella's age that have a hard time with those soprano recitatives - they are tough! Kudos to her for such courage to audition...she is such a talented young lady and such a blessing to your family! God's blessings to all of you!
ReplyDeleteAmy in Texas
Oh, I love it! I'm so happy for Bella (and for you her proud mom). Yay! Don't you just LOVE moments like that in your kid's life? :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Anna - how thrilling! I also wish you'd do a youtube thing, but it doesn't sound like the choir director necessarily wants to share this talent yet. :O And what a photo - Bella looks more mature suddenly.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you! You should be as proud as peacock.....
ReplyDeleteDefinitely needs a youtube..
Yay Bella! She seems to be a very gifted young lady on many levels. Good for her! Good for you! Good for all of us!! I'm glad she is willing to share her talents.
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting choice of words from the director!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful daughter! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to her.
O please let us know if there is a place online that we will be able to hear this glorious production.
ReplyDeleteI need to be looking for a place to go hear it too. Thanks for the reminder.
Jessica
I have goosebumps!! What a lovely girl...I'm anticipating watching where her dreams, passions, singing and cooking take her!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that she is blessed with such a beautiful voice!
ReplyDeleteOh! I would love to hear her too! It must be so exciting to have such a talented daughter!
ReplyDeleteI guess we should be getting her autographs now then? :-) Congratulations.
ReplyDelete~Joanna
awwww, congrats!
ReplyDeleteLove the picture, and now I'd love to hear this hidden talent!
ReplyDeleteThat's difficult piece to sing. Could be you have a real virtuoso in the making...... :o)
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I like the peppery personality she has:-) I do hope she scores the part she wants.
ReplyDeleteOh, please, please can we hear a recording? She is just breathtaking. Isn't being a mother grand? My oldest is 8, can't wait for them to blossom. I enjoy watching yours.
ReplyDeleteJennKS
You must be so proud of her!
ReplyDeleteOn a totally unrelated note~ I fixed your Schoolhouse Chicken Soup this week. . . delicious!
My family loved it~ thanks!!
You must be so proud of her!
ReplyDeleteBeauty and talent...Bella you go girl! May the Lord use it for His glory.
I hope we can see a little clip of her performance....please??
Kimmie
mama to 7
one homemade and 6 adopted
I know your mama's heart is singing also! Bella is a beautiful girl and obviously a beautiful voice. Kudos Bella!!
ReplyDeleteLisa Q
When do we get to hear her?
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!!! Thanks for sharing the photograph of Bella, she growing into such a beautiful young woman :)
ReplyDeleteHooray! I got chills.
ReplyDeleteIf her voice is half as beautiful as she is, it's gorgeous. I would LOVE to hear her.
ReplyDeleteBella is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I remember auditioning for those when I was 13... the scariest, and most exhillarating, thing I'd ever done in my life! I too would love to hear Bella sing :)
ReplyDeleteUh uh! Not fair!! You simply can't tell us how wonderful she sounded without adding a smidge of a sound bite for us!! Pretty please???
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Mrs. U