Butler Youth Jazz Combo and Orchestra Concert
The kids participated in the Butler University Youth Jazz Program again this spring. Margaret participated in a jazz combo which she enjoyed. Andrew was in the Jazz Orchestra playing trombone. Both kids played solos this year. Margaret’s is pretty obvious and Andrew’s will be too. Enjoy!
Margaret on bass:
Andrew on Trombone:
2010 North Central Prom
Andrew’s Prom Pictures
Oh What a Tangled Web by John R. Carroll
Margaret performed in a 1 Act play at her High School. I was able to record it. You can view the whole thing online in three parts. (Youtube limitation on time)
The play is 17 minutes long. Margaret is the lead in the play.
Part I
Part II
Winter Pops Concert
Andrew playing at the Winter Pops Concert at North Central
Snowpocalypse 2010
Indianapolis is not known for getting a lot of snow. When we lived in New Hampshire, snow was just a way of life. We got it all the time and it was beautiful, until March arrived. Then it got ugly.
We got a good one this weekend.
2009 North Central Christmas Concert
Both Margaret and Andrew performed at Wednesday’s Christmas Concert. Margaret plays bass for the Jazz Kitchen and Andrew is on Trombone for the Jazz Ensemble. Andrew is on the very end wearing moose slippers. Yes, the kids seemed to really get into the spirit.
Hot Chocolate
Andrew on Trombone
Have A Merry Little Christmas
Margaret on Bass
I Will Be Home for Christmas
Andrew on Trombone
Enjoy!
Butler Jazz Combos
The kids participated in a fall program being run by Butler University that teaches kids how to perform in small jazz combos. It is an excellent program in teaching kids improvisational jazz. Matt Pivec is the Professor of Jazz Studies at Butler. I tip my hat off to him and the work he is doing.
Music is a great outlet for kids and jazz is a great genre for them to learn. Here are a couple of videos of the kids performance from this weekend.
Indiana Kids playing at U17 World Cup in Nigeria
Indiana has 2 kids over in Nigeria participating in the U17 World Cup right now. Both kids grew up here in Central Indiana. 
Eriq Zavaleta is well known in circles as his Dad, Carlos is a well known coach in the area for FC Pride. He also runs a soccer academy in Westfield providing individual instruction to kids. Eriq is a technically gifted player who plays defence for the US National Team.
Perry Kitchen is another Central Indiana product on the roster. He also started at FC Pride, but is now a product of the Chicago Magic.
Both players are currently in residency at Bradenton learning how to become professional soccer players. If they succeed, maybe they will DaMarcus Beasely as famous Hoosier soccer players.
Games are being televised on ESPNU and ESPN360. Check both of them out:
Date Matchup Time Venue TV Info Center
Oct. 26, 2009 U.S. Under-17 Men vs. Spain Under-17 Men 2 p.m. ET
Kano, Nigeria ESPNU, ESPN360.com and Galavision
Oct. 29, 2009 U.S. Under-17 Men vs. Malawi Under-17 Men 11 a.m. ET
Kano, Nigeria ESPNU and ESPN360.com
Nov. 1, 2009 U.S. Under-17 Men vs. UAE Under-17 Men 10 a.m. ET
Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria ESPNU, ESPN360.com and 10 a.m. ET/PT on Galavision
Come on boys, make us proud!
Rod Stewart still plays soccer too
Adult Soccer
I was watching Jay Leno the other night. He had Rod Stewart on as a guest. (My wife loves Rod Stewart). The interesting part of the interview was the discussion about his participating in an over 50 Soccer league. I believe he is in his 60s. Ok, if he can do it, so can I.
Adult Soccer in Central Indiana
There are a lot of people that probably do not know about Soccer in Central Indiana. There are several leagues in the area. I personally play in the over 35 category. There is also over 50, Open, Open B and I think Open C. On top of all that, there are also indoor leagues and soon to be Futsal leagues coming.
The most interesting thing I heard is the Mexican/Central American leagues around town have “450″ teams playing from Lawrence Park to Eagle Crest. It is true, every Sunday, I play at Eagle Crest and on 3 other fields, you will find non-stop Mexican/Central American league games.
It’s turning into the new Soccer culture in the city that once was only found at German Park.
The future growth of the game will be adult recreational. Since parents are a pain, former players are finding it more fun to play themselves, rather than coach kid’s teams. Sometimes, there are cook outs, beer and some good camaraderie. (This despite the fact they almost killed each other on the field)
So, I congratulate Rod Stewart on scoring his goal this weekend. Not bad for an old man. May my body hold up enough to allow me the chance to continue scoring goals well into my 60s.
