Show 4— Tho Herald Journal Pioneer Day Section Logan Utah Sunday July 20 1986 The family that plays together The singing Christiansens mark 13th anniversary By Lori Buttars staff writer that last longer” Mike said “I think it wUl be great to get together with my kids even Memories ire woven by the when they have children of their Christiansen family of own and play some of the old Smithfield when they perform s’r Christiansen family will together as a family band according to Mike Kathy mark their 13th year of Corey Dustin Ashley and performing together at the Emily Christiansen Logan Pioneer Day Celebration “We have memories of our this July 24th It was at the family that are really unique” celebration where Corey at the Kathy said “Most families age of two made his debut don’t have the opportunities to performing “I’m an Old Cow Hand” with his parents The perform together like we do” Every member of the musical youngest Christiansen Emily family has at least one favorite will make her debut at this story to tell about performing year's July 24th performance together and according to Mike singing “She’ll Be Comming those memories will get more 'Round the Mountain” which is also her favorite song meaningful as time goes by “When you hear a song it Mike and Kathy met while usually brings back a lot of participating in a singing group memories and when you do during their college years and mances you tend have a performed as a duo after their of memorable experiences marriage “It seemed only natural to involve our children in music when they were old enough” Kathy said “We start them out by singing and then they pick up on a musical instrument" Each member of the family has other musical ambitions they are pursuing besides the family band which plays mostly bluegrass music Mike is the guitar teacher at USU but he is also involved in the local band Mirage and has and Corey performs with the Sky View Jus band and the local rock group Valley Fever Ashley and Emily are taking dancing and piano lessons and singing with the family at their performances “Since we’re all so busy it is really good to have the time to practice and perform so we can be together as a family” Kathy said song or project I’m working on I bring it home for the family to because critique they are honest in their Judgements” Mike said “That Is probably why none of us like to practice together because we are so critical of our work and each other and are so open about it" Corey said everyone knows not to take the criticism personally Most of the family said that “They don’t tell you that you written many songs and actices were the most work stink as a human being or a son them but the reward of but they are a little hard on soundtracks for local television seeing people enjoy their music your music because it is the films and productions whole family’s reputation at Kathy is busy with the family makes all foe time worthwhile “I know when I have a new stake" he aid and working as the promotion secretary for the USU music department and still has time to sing with some friends in a ladies double trio called “Good Friends” Both Corey and Dustin take guitar lessons from their father Circulation problem? Call - 752-212- 8 Both Lighting Chandeliers Outdoor Fixtures Ome BUY ef ofe KJut'i ftuUjtm ARCHERY AMMUNITION SELL TRADE CASH FOR GUNS NEW & USED LARGE SELECTION PISTOLS RIFLES SHOTGUNS MUZZLELOADERS KNIVES ARCHERY RELOADING EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES I SPECIAL ORDERS MONnmiSAT lOAMmm GUNSMITHING 752-800- 4 Many Styles Come in and look for the Red Tags PREMER lighting APPLIANCE AMMUNITION FISHING CLOTHING SMALL LOANS 434 SOUTH MAIN LOGAN PHONE CENTER U 127 So Main-Logo- n CONVENIENT STORE SIDE PARKING |