My daughter asked if she could give you all a message. She’s young, so I got an OK from Rich…
Here goes:
Hello,
My name is Sarah. I am 8 years old. I play Irish whistle. I have an early Whitecap prototype that my Dad worked on with Mr. Hoover. It became mine because I wanted it. Mr. Hoover made my Dad another one. I really like Mr. Hoover. I play two songs, ‘May It Be’, and ‘Sally Gardens’. I played ‘May It Be’ for my whole second grade. Now let me tell you that was fun. I also played ‘Sally Gardens’ in my Dad’s band rehearsal, last night. That was fun too.I realy like playing Irish whistle and somday I hope to be as good as my Dad. I enjoy Irish dancing with my Mom.
Well thats all that I have to say. Thanks for listening.
From,
Sarah
PS. I want to join the board when I am old enough.
…And I, too, thank you for listening. Best to all.
Byll
Wow, there’s a lawful age limit to these things? News to me!
To Sarah:
I bet playing for your whole grade was really exciting! I’m sure you were nervous, but that you did great. Keep it up, and always remember to have fun with it! We can’t wait to have you around on the Board.
–From another Sara (minus the H)
Sarah,
I think you will be all right in life. You have a good taste in whistles, and everything else that it takes. Thanks for sharing with us. For your next tune, why not try Star of the County Down?
Sarah,
Thanks for writing to us. I think that learning and playing music is the greatest gift you can give yourself and others. It keeps giving throughout your life and will never let you down. You have great parents who have shown you the way. Treasure them too!
Best wishes,
Mike Burns
Hi Sarah,
I’m so glad you are now interested in the whistle too.
It will be something fun to keep you busy this summer.
I hope you will start to learn how to read music too so you can do
all kinds of great things with music in your life.
Have a great summer!
Lolly
I didn’t know there were age limits here. I’m probably too old to respond, but keep up the good work, Sarah! Learn to play Scarborough Faire next! It’s very pretty.
Way to go Sarah! I’ve got one of your dad’s cd’s and know that you come from talented music stock. Its cool that you got to play with his group and sometimes can dance with your mom - I bet that’s awesome too.
At my daughter and wife play on whistles with me. Its hard to play because we end up laughing so much. But when the music does come out, it is all that much sweeter because it is shared. Keep playing and dancing - it part of the good stuff of life!
Hi Lolly,
I haven’t heard from you in a LONG time. Me and my Dad listen to your CD’s a lot, we really like them. I am taking piano lessons and I am learning to read music.
Your friend,
Sarah
Hi Mr. Burns,
I do love my Mom and Dad and I’ll just keep on loving them.
Your friend,
Sarah
Hi Mr Bloomfeild,
Thanks for the suggestion, I think that I’ll try ‘Star of the County Down.’ My Dad’s band plays that piece.
Your friend,
Sarah
Hi Mr. Ringo,
I think It’s neat that you wrote to me from Japan! Even though I don’t speak Japanese now I might try it when I get a little bit older.
Your friend
Sarah
Hi Mr. Jef,
The next tune that I would like to play is ‘Star of The County Down’.
Your friend
Sarah
