Emersyn’s last Concordia Idol of her middle school career! She was going to sing a song with Bella, but Bella changed her mind and decided not to do Idol. Bella and Emersyn were too busy to get together to practice. On Sunday evening before the performance, Emersyn picked a song. She played it for me and my comment was it is a bit slow. Emersyn liked the song and the guitar was easy for her to play without practice. On Tuesday, Eleri generally has guitar lessons with Chester, but Emersyn took her lesson. Emersyn played the song for Chester and he said it was too slow! Wednesday night is Emersyn’s guitar lesson with Chester and they picked a new song. She practiced the song on Thursday, one day before Friday’s performance. The guitar was more difficult, but she learned the song quickly. When she practiced, she would have a few small errors. I told her to keep playing as no one is going to notice.

After school, the performers had a “run through” with a pizza dinner. Eleri and I found Emersyn after school to drop off the guitar and a change of clothes. Eleri was missing Idol tonight as she had a going away sleep over party.

This was the 9th year for Concordia Idol. Dr. B, the assistance principal, had a health concern that took him to Bangkok for some tests. Ms Poppell stepped in to bring Idol to the stage this year. With the last minute changes, there were no judges. It was a talent show for the kids to help build their confidence.

Emersyn sang, “King Of Anything” by Sara Bareilles.

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After Idol, the 7th/8th graders had a social in the cafe. Jim and I joined Rachael, Nicole and Stuart Yelland and Jen Alt for a drink at Pistolera’s while we waited for the kids to enjoy the social.

Concordia Idols of the past:

Click on the link to see 2013 Concordia Idol. Concordia Idol 2013

Click on the link to see 2012 Concordia Idol. Concordia Idol 2012

Click on the link to see 2011 Concordia Idol. Concordia Idol 2011