Jazz

I was really excited to go to my elementary school's jazz concert. They held it with a local Big Band Jazz group in Fukui city's Harmony Hall. The kids totally exceeded any expectations I had before coming. They were amazingly talented and great at playing their instruments. Espeically since they only practice three hours a week. and some of them just started this winter!

I love taking pictures of my elementary school kids. They are so cute (in a nice, I'm not being a creepy stranger kind of way). I dare you to tell me what could be cuter than a 9 year old playing an adult sized bass guitar. Nothing. well maybe the boy playing drums. I'll let you decide.

The man in the picture is Shin, the Band's coach and the home room teacher of the 4th grade class. He speaks English and is a really good teacher, not to mention a cool guy. I love going to his classes. The kids are so energetic and good at using conversational phrases in English. I wish I could teach them more often. sigh.