Makayla's ORFfestra Performance

Makayla has recently learned how to play the xylophone, metallophone, recorder and glockenspiel. Why? you ask. She joined her school's 4th and 5th grade orchestra group called ORFfestra. (which was named after the inventor of the xylophone)

For their first performance, they got to play the pre-game show at the Rampage Hockey game last night. We had a double good time because we also got to celebrate my birthday at the game. Makayla did such a good job playing the Soprano Glockenspiel (pictured above) and also the xylophone during the performance. I was really impressed with her ORFfestra group. They memorized all the songs and played all their percussion instruments right together.

As we waited outside the AT&T center, the orchestra practiced for their big night.

Logan and Savannah were anxiously awaiting their big sister perform and watching the Rampage skate circles around their opponents after Makayla's performance.

Makayla's ORFfestra performing. She is playing the Soprano Glockenspiel. (middle front row)

Chopsticks

Here's a little taste of what they sounded like. Sorry about the lighting. Someone should have thought about all the parents trying to take pictures when they decided to have them perform with all the windows behind them. : ) My camera adjusts to the light half way through the clip.

Rain forest Song

This was my favorite number. For this song, Makayla is playing the xylophone. She is standing behind the music stand.

After the performance, we spent the evening cheering on the Rampage at their hockey game.

What a fun birthday to get to watch my daughter perform! I'm so lucky to have the talented, amazing daughter that I do.