Clarinets, Trumpets and Flutes, Oh-My
November 6, 2008
Did you know that learning how to read and play music can help students in Math class? Well, it’s true. That’s not exactly why my friends and I play the flute and other instruments, but it is a good reason to become a musician!
12:05 is probably the most exciting time of the day on Thursday. (Just thinking about it makes me tingle with anticipation.) When we walk into the music room, a rush of joy flows through me. However, the best part is taking my flute out of its case. It just glimmers and sings to me as I carefully put the pieces together. Then Laine, Jackie, and I tune up with the scale. B, C, D, E, F, G, A, B.
It feels like 10 minutes goes by after we have played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Theme by Beethoven, and an unbelievable quantity of other songs. Then the door to the practice room squeaks open and there is Mr. L with his head peaking through the ajar door saying, “Time to pack up girls.” As soon as the sound of time comes out of Mr. L’s mouth Jackie, Laine and I simultaneously drop our mouths open and about every fly in America flies into our mouths. “WHAT?!” is the only response Mr. L hears every week. Sadly we all put our instruments away and see the last shine of our instruments.
For my friends and I the flute is perfect, but if you are not a flute type of person don’t be afraid to try the saxophone, the trumpet or the clarinet. I can’t wait until we get further into the year so that all our instruments can chime in symphony together.
~Jaime
