My daughter made first violin, 7th chair as a freshman!

[Fuzz]

Only freshman to make first violin too out of over 70 violinists in the orchestra. Very proud of her.

The school has a great reputation for music and academics.

Daddy had to brag a bit. ;)

[frogmarch]

1. Congratulations!

What a wonderful achievement!

Congratulations to your daughter too. :-)

[Deep13]

2. Wow. I can barely manage the kazoo. nt

[Orrex]

10. That's because you're supposed to put one end in your *mouth*

Try it!

[Call Me Wesley]

3. Congrats!

What a beautiful instrument.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imcCNLj1WSo

Brag all you want. ;)

[UrbScotty]

4. Good for her!

I was only tenth chair trumpet in my freshman band (there were four bands altogether).

[proteus_lives]

5. Mazel Tov!

[Capn Sunshine]

6. Congratulations!

Mostly for sitting through year one for her :)
After that it starts sounding ok.

[GreenPartyVoter]

7. Wow! Well done! :^D

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Congrats, my dear fuzz!

The violin is a very difficult instrument to play...

As CMW said, brag all you want!

:woohoo:

[Orrex]

9. It's tragic when kids are exposed to violins at such a young age

Keep her away from sax!



(After you're done splitting your sides laughing @ my raucously funny comments, please pass along my congratulations to your daughter!)

[driver8]

11. Congratulations to your daughter, and to you!

You must be very proud - I know I would be!!

[elleng]

12. CONGRATS!

70 violinists??? What's the orchestra?

[Fuzz]

16. Her high school orchestra. 2k+ students in the school.

She made the chamber orchestra, which is the better of the orchestras at the school.

The school also has different bands as well. Great school for music. She's really enjoying it.

[elleng]

20. BIG school!

Public/private? Daughter in Jersey, wondering where to live after wedding.

[Fuzz]

24. Public school. Only one high school in town, but several middle and elementary schools.

So all the kids end up going to the same high school. It's a big campus.

[mikeytherat]

13. That's awesome. When did she make the other six chairs?

mikey_the_rat

[Fleshdancer]

14. Very good! A few questions though....

My daughter, 10, is interested in trying the violin. How painful was it when your daughter first started? Did your ears bleed? I'm a little scared.

I hope your daughter is proud of her accomplishment!

[Fuzz]

17. lmao, yes, when she first started it was pretty damn bad.

She started in third grade at around the age of 7-8 in school. She's 14 now.

[Fleshdancer]

21. that's what I was afraid of

I predict a lot of ear plug purchases in my future, lol!

[seabeyond]

15. yea for your daughter. and a freshman. to be special, or do something well,

makes the transition into high school so much easier. i am glad she has that.

[Rosie1223]

18. That's terrific!

My kids have had wonderful experiences with HS music. (and I don't mean the 'one time at band camp' kind)

Good Luck to her!

[Phentex]

19. Cool!

Congratulations!

:toast:

[foxfeet]

22. Congratulations to her (and you) from an old French horn player.

If I picked up a horn these days, I'd probably play something that sounds like goose farts on a muggy day.

[Crystal Clarity]

23. That is a huge accomplishment

You deserve be very proud of your daughter. It takes both talent and alot of practice to prevail over such competition. Good for her; and accolades to you as her parent too. You've clearly done something right! :-)

[stuntcat]

25. Wow, how cool!!

this is WIN :headbang:

[kas125]

26. That's great! Congratulations to her and to you for having raised

such a great kid!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

27. that is great news! Congratulations to you both!!

:)

[Odin2005]

28. AWESOME! Good for her!