McKay is very excited that he gets to start in band next year in 6th grade. Before school ended, he was able to meet with the band teacher and "test" to see which instrument(s) he would be most likely to do well with. He ended up choosing the trombone.
McKay's Great-Grandpa A. played the trombone until he was in his 80's. McKay's Grandpa G. (my dad) plays the trombone. McKay also has an uncle (my brother) and a cousin (my sister's son) who play the trombone.
My dad brought his old trombone with him on his last visit for McKay to practice with over the summer (I think he told McKay he's had it since 1957). McKay also got a beginner's book complete with a CD to play along with.
He is really enjoying it so far! And he found a great place to practice!
Gotta love the view (and I'll admit Mom enjoys hearing the practicing through the thick windows)! We'll wait a few months before sharing the video clips. :-)
2 comments:
Awesome choice McKay!!! Nothing like being in the band. It'll be great if he can stick with it all through high school too (that's when band gets really fun).
That is really cool, that he decided to play the trombone. I agree with Ashley, awesome choice McKay.
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