Re: irked about parents


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Posted by tubamom on November 19, 2001 at 08:12:17:

In Reply to: irked about parents posted by Julie on November 16, 2001 at 23:28:15:

I have purchased 2 tubas for my son. A used East German "no name" and a $360 old York horn (OK that's a different story). He knows that I do the best I can and that I got him what our budget could support. Having his own instrument has made it possible for him to play in a community orchestra and a wind ensemble, which would not have been possible otherwise. He also has a mild learning disability and it was so important for him to be able to play that he always struggled to make passing grades so he could remain in the band.

Is he spoiled? Maybe. Was worth it? Absolutely. He's now a freshman studying computer engineering, doing relatively well for his first year at college. He dosen't have the best horns in the world but he enjoys them, and music, although he never intends to make a living at it, is a big part of his life.

Worry about what you can accomplish, not what other people have.



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