Soon after school started this year, Collin came home beaming... he wanted to join the band.  He knew almost immediately that he wanted to play the trumpet.  Of course we had the same discussion we have any time he decides he wants to "try" something.  We've had a few times in the past where he gets all fired up about doing something only to get his feelings hurt or just give up all together, so we're always holding back a little.  Still wanting to encourage him to join in on things, I went to the band meeting with him & that night, he made his final decision on the trumpet & he started practice the following week.  I tell you what... the kid is pretty darn good for the short amount of time he's been playing.  He's more than happy to pull it out when we have people over & play for them.  He even had a mini-concert for my family at Thanksgiving.  This week is supposed to be the band's  first concert together.  I can't wait to hear them all together... if the yucky weather doesn't ruin the plan, that is.  Great job Collin... we're proud of you :)