Ashley recently performed with one of the UVU choirs she studies with at the Hale Center in Provo; their concert focused on Mozart and was deeply mesmerizing from all accounts! This is the first time in Ashley's life, since she began performing as a wee little girl, that Jon and I could not be in attendance for one of her performances :( Nevertheless, she had loved ones in the audience and the bouquet of flowers we surprised her with (which is a family tradition each time she performs) pleased her greatly :)
We are eagerly anticipating our upcoming flight out so as to be in the audiences of her upcoming performances in April. UVU Women's Chorus will be performing at the Reagan Theater on April 19th at 7:30 pm, and the Master Works chorus (a capella) on April 22nd at 8:00 pm at the Cathedral of Madeline in Salt Lake City.
When Ashley auditioned for each chorus her professors were impressed with her vocal range so she sings high soprano in one chorus and low alto in the other; which is a distinct challenge on her vocal cords in switching from one to other for her back to back classes. She enjoys being challenged once again vocally - and personally we can't wait to see her rock the concert venues!
Ash continues to enjoy her classes preparing her for a degree in elementary education, also having been able to hang around with her brother for many months enjoying the time of her life and gleaning from his wisdom and friendship while he is in the area (for a few more short weeks), as well as with her friends, boyfriend, extended family and the incredible surroundings of such a visually beautiful, highly populated, thriving, LDS environment. We miss our precious son and daughter greatly but each have been where they needed to be at this point in time in order to experience remarkable opportunities and friendships!
PS Ash has a new little puppy, Minnie Mouse lol :)
