When Tim started 5th grade, he had to pick an instrument. There were no trombone players, so Tim decided that would be a good instrument to play. We trooped to the local music store to rent one, and crossed our fingers that he wouldn't get tired of it too quickly.
To our surprise and delight, he has turned out to be quite musical. We have been having him take private lessons in addition to his school band practice, and he is doing very well. In fact, this year (6th grade) he has been a part of jazz band (which is mostly 7th graders).
Last week we went to a musical presentation at his school, which included the jazz band. We got to sit through an orchestra presentation, the 7th grade band and the special choir first (all of whom played "Jingle Bell Rock" in one form or another), before we got to the jazz band performance.
I thought they did a very good job. There were three trombone players, one of which had such trouble with his instrument that he had to borrow the teachers. Tim was the one who got into it the most. We could see his head bobbing in time with the music. And yes, they played a christmas medley that included Jingle Bell Rock!
Yesterday he was playing Christmas songs on his trombone, and he is really good at it! I hope he keeps it up through high school as I think it would be a big asset for him. I'm sure he'll be even better when his arms grow long enough for him to play all the notes!
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I am always really impressed when I listen to him over the phone. He is better than some of the trombone players were in high school. It is a tough instrument.
You didn't say...did you like our Muddy balls?
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