For me, nothing is more beautiful than listening to my children sing. When Chris, my oldest, was two years old I caught him changing the words to the popular children's song "itsy, bitsy, spider." In perfect tune, he sang "I want some pancakes, pancakes, pancakes, pancakes..." I knew at that moment that he was gifted and started looking for ways to get him involved in music, but I couldn't find anything for a two year old.
When he was three years old, I took him to his first musical, The Wizard of Oz. We both marveled at the children singing and dancing on stage. After the show they handed out pamphlets to a musical theatre school. I signed him up and he's been singing and performing ever since.
My proudest moment came when he performed the part of Dodger from Oliver. How he got the part was a miraculous story in itself, but years ago after seeing the same musical I knew one day Chris would be perfect for the part. And he was.
Though he loves to sing and perform, he hates to be told to sing. And don't ever put him on the spot. He won't sing for anything. Believe me I've tried to bribe him with money, and it doesn't work. He wants to sing when he wants.
Over the years I've had to "encourage" his gift and talent. This is one area I won't budge in because I know his voice is a gift from God and I want him to use his talent for God's glory.
Chris is 12 now and still loves to sing and eat pancakes! His baby voice has grown into a beautiful sound that still brings tears to my eyes. I love to catch him singing and it really brings joy and peace to my soul. And for me, that's the beauty of music.
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5 comments:
Wow, that is so wonderful! Singing is such a beautiful gift to have!
I'm sure it's a fine line between encouraging just enough but not too much! But sounds like he's blessed to have you as his guide!
What a wonderful gift! I think the gift of music is precious to God's heart, and it's precious when expressed by a child. My oldest daughter sings, and our home is very alive too:)
I'm so glad to hear he still loves to sing!
Singing is not my musical gift! I always admire those who do!
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That's so great that he is involved with something he loves. Sure would love my daughter to find a musical theatre school near us! My husband's a drama nut, and I'm the singer...she'd be a great combination!
I think the sound of my children's laughter is the best music around. How generous God is with us!
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