Eric has had a terrific year. He just turned 14 this past weekend (Dec 13), is an 8th grader at New Providence Middle School, plays piano whenever he can find one, and is dedicated to earning his second dan Black Belt in March of 2009.
He enjoys playing piano in the NPMS jazz band (photo left is of his solo in the Holiday concert, with Mr. Gerald Polci conducting).
Eric had an opportunity to participate in Marching band for one game this fall (it was a trial for 8th graders who might want to participate) and I have to tell you that I see football games in my future. My only question is - am I going to be the only parent who attends football games for the music?
Eric has been involved in some acting this year. He was cast as Scott in Dear Edwina Jr. which was performed this past May. In the show, Scott is geeky boy who is in love with Edwinda. His big number is near the end of the show when he magically transforms into a cool dude with a leather jacket and sunglasses as he sings a do wap song about his love for Edwina.
Eric has been involved in some acting this year. He was cast as Scott in Dear Edwina Jr. which was performed this past May. In the show, Scott is geeky boy who is in love with Edwinda. His big number is near the end of the show when he magically transforms into a cool dude with a leather jacket and sunglasses as he sings a do wap song about his love for Edwina.
In July he was part of the crew for HMS Pinafore (a Ridge Light Opera production) - his job was to be on top of a telephone pole and managae a spotlight.
In the fall, he sang in the children's chorus for Ravels' L'Enfant Et Les Sortileges, and for Hansel & Gretel (also a Ridge Light Opera production). He loved singing with Dr. Matlack so much, that he joined her choir for young men with changed voices - THE GARGOYLES. They had their first concert in October, performing with Cadence. If you would like to see what they can do, there are two videos available on YouTube at the following locations:
Photo left: Eric as Scott in Dear Edwina Jr.
Photo Above: Eric is to the right as the children (part of a ripped up math book) sing about improbably math problems.
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