Mission Creation Objectives

I am a creative soul, who is experiencing frustration. I want to express myself creatively, but rarely carve out time for creativity. I do find writing a form of creation that I enjoy, hence the blogging. I also enjoy other creative endeavors, such as singing, dancing, playing piano, visual arts (drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture), jewelry making, cooking, canning, sewing, crocheting, and more. The list is long and I must find a way to enjoy some of these activities. I want focus on making things for family members, and spending time with them as well. Singing and dancing should be a regular part of our family life. My granddaughter shares my love of these activities and this should be done regularly. We could prepare for a monthly performance for family with themes (great excuse to get dressed up). I want to give piano lessons to both girls, and schedule practice for myself. This is a family tradition of music lessons from one generation to another. I would be amiss to neglect this duty to my family. Cooking and canning are related categories and I already address this type of creative outlet in my blog, pumpkin butter.

Musical activities (30-60 minutes a day)

Girls - Piano lessons - 30 minutes after homework time and on weekend mornings
Piano book A – first 4 lessons (5 practice sessions a week)

Personal piano practice –
Week one focus on left hand and right hand separately with intense focus on timing, key, and dynamics. Week two put both hands together and focus on combining hands with focus on timing. Week 3 and 4 work on rate and accuracy.

I have this beautiful old music text book from 1942 titled, Our First Music. This book contains 24 thematic musical units. I want to practice each unit for a month from this book to learn so the girls can sing with the piano. (also for little man)

My second selection for personal practice is from the book, The Best Classical Music Ever - 86 All Time Favorites by 39 Composers. My first selection from one of my favorite composers, Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart, is Ave verum corpus. I know it is a little somber (meant for a funeral), but so beautiful!

Karaoke delight!
2 from lion king with the girls (practice daily)

Week one update:
Week two update:
Week three update:
Week four update:

Show the last weekend in January- watch for picture!

Artistic project (2 weekends)

Sweatshirt transformation-
Take 2 ordinary sweatshirts for the little girls and transform them into something new and special. If time, I may make one for the little guy, or Jenny.

I have drawn out some interesting original plans and can't wait to get started.

I will post picture of each complete project!