Josh Renaud's weblog detailing the exploits of his family in Ferguson, MO, USA. Starring Yoli, Jadzia, Ludi, Josie, and Joseph Renaud.
Yoli and the St. Louis Classical Guitar Orchestra performed a bunch of times this year, but their final two concerts in December were especially noteworthy because they performed Christmas music in two new venues: the University City Public Library and the St. Louis Art Museum.
Continue reading “New venues for the St. Louis Classical Guitar Orchestra”
Ludi finished her senior year at STEAM High so strong.
This spring, Yoli and the St. Louis Classical Guitar orchestra performed their program “World Dances Across Time” in two venues. I made a video of their April concert, which was special because it also featured a quartet premiering several new pieces commissioned by Dan Rubright, who played unique classical guitars built by the luthier Alvin Fry.
Please watch/listen! I think you’ll especially enjoy their finale, “Take On Me”.
Yoli is part of the St. Louis Classical Guitar Orchestra. Earlier this year, the group performed a concert at the High Low venue. More recently, they played at the Kirkwood Public Library on Nov. 19.
Tonight was a bittersweet milestone for us: the STEAM Academy High School class of 2023’s graduation. We were excited to see Jadzia’s friends and classmates receive their diplomas, particularly her dear friend Jossie who was a valedictorian.
Continue reading “Remembering Jadzia at the Class of 2023 graduation”
Last night Ludi was one of several student conductors at the STEAM High spring concert. It was pretty amazing to see her lead the orchestra, waving the baton.
You can watch and listen here:
Josie is headed to Washington, D.C.!
Continue reading “No debate about it, Josie’s headed to Washington”
We were surprised and pleased to learn that the Ferguson Swim Team had arranged to dedicate a tree in Jadzia’s memory at January-Wabash Park. Earlier this summer, they also made a team T-shirt to honor her.
This morning, the Parks and Recreation Department held a short dedication ceremony for three families’ trees at the Ferguson Community Center. Afterward we went with Jadzia’s friends Jossie and Kai to see the tree at January-Wabash. It’s positioned on the hill overlooking the water slide at the pool, not far from where Yoli and I liked to sit with Jadzia when we watched home swim meets. Keep reading to see a short video.
FINALLY! A second Renaud kid has learned to ride their back. Keep reading to hear the whole story and see a video.
