Cover your ears! Our son is officially a member of the 6th-grade band at Grant Elementary School! (Don't worry, we'll set up a music stand in the far corner of the basement for practice.)
Tonight was the "experimental" meeting where the kids got to try out the instruments of their choice to see what toots their horn. The instructors also graded them on their ability to make a strong, consistent tone through the mouthpiece. From there, they (and paying parents) could make an informed decision.
Going into this, Carter was pretty interested in the Baritone (the biggest instrument after the Tuba) and the Trumpet (easy to hold and only 3 keys!). He tried those and the Trombone. Basically, from his marks, he is welcome in the brass family.
Since we had to make a decision tonight to get the best rental deal and all that, he opted for the Trumpet. This way, if he ever needs some guidance on the notes (we know he won't run out of hot air), he can turn to his trumpeter cousin Colin.
Mom and Dad will be of little or no help. Dad can play a church organ (two-handed, I might add) so he at least can help with notes. Although in 6th grade I could play a mean harpsichord and ukulele. Now the talent is confined to the kazoo.
(My family should be warned about the potential Austin contribution to this year's Christmas program!)
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