Around here: Christmas Concert Edition

So this week has been insane. Crazy. Jam packed. Overwhelming. Magical. It's officially Christmas season and that means Christmas music is in full swing. In our life that doesn't mean on the radio, it means multiple, live, inspiring concerts. Being married to a musician at Christmas time means celebrating the holidays like the really ritzy people do in the movies. But, were the ones running around backstage setting up music stands and deciding if shirts should be tucked or untucked. Terrell had his first concert this week as the new choral director at our new school. I may be biased, but it was amazing. When a new director comes in there is always a lot of worry and rebuilding that must go one to redefine the music program. Terrell's choirs were very small this year, but that, in no way, interfered with how phenomenal the choir is. These students are so talented and Terrell really has enjoyed his smaller classes because he can work one on one with students to give them so much more individual attention. And it shows. Below is the video of Terrell's concert, you should give it a listen. The first 3 songs are by the middle school choir and the rest are the high school. The first and last songs may be my favorite, so if you only have 5 minutes, listen to those. So far this season, besides Terrell's show, we've been to hear Handel's Messiah. I'm sad were probably not going to make it to the Nutcracker this year though due to attending so many Christmas parties, eating cookies and relaxing on a beach in Thailand....oh well, the sacrifices we must make, right? What shows do you like to see live during Christmas season?http://vimeo.com/114135412