Violin?

L was one of many fourth- and fifth-graders throughout the district to turn up for tonight's band and orchestra instrument recruitment nights. There is another one tomorrow night. Each student got three tickets. They turned in one ticket for each instrument they try out.

L's first choice was the flute. We waited in a very long woodwinds line for her to try that. Surprisingly, she was able to make a sound on the first try. The instructor said that's pretty difficult for most people, but she seems to have a lot of wind. (We already knew that!) Next, we went across the hall and tried percussion. She played the bells and the snare drum. The instructor also had her lift the case so she would know whether she could carry the drum to and from school. Last stop was the violin room. I was vehemently against her playing the violin - they're so squeaky - at least until you learn how to play well.

In the end, L chose the flute. We signed a rent-to-own contract and she should get her instrument delivered to school sometime next week. She was a little disappointed she couldn't bring the flute home with her tonight.

B did a great job on this collage about himself. He waited till the last minute to do it, but got it done. That's what counts.