tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post3540104987858694789..comments2024-03-28T21:12:43.343-05:00Comments on Bates Family Blog: Bates Updates and Pictures | Gil and Kelly | 19 Kids | Bringing Up Bates | UP TV: Gil and Kelly on Music LessonsLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-42410214853686543392016-11-15T17:40:23.253-06:002016-11-15T17:40:23.253-06:00My parents also started each of my siblings in pia...My parents also started each of my siblings in piano. Now 4 of the 5 of us still play piano and I teach flute. Music is a huge part of my life now. If it wasn't as important to my parents early on, then I probably wouldn't have the same appreciation for it now. I am thankful for the gift of music that God has given!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256897413360119353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-69748637806211367332016-11-15T12:32:11.715-06:002016-11-15T12:32:11.715-06:00Some of my fondest memories of my youth are of pla...Some of my fondest memories of my youth are of playing in the high school band and singing in the choir. There is something so satisfying about working with others to create beautiful music. My own kids were in band and made wonderful friends in the process. I have to say that their public school music teachers were all first rate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com