Playing the Trombone

My grandson’s in the band this year;

He’s playing the trombone.

We wondered how he’d handle it

Or get those deep notes blown.

 

The instrument within its case

Seems hard for him to schlep,

But we watched as he assembled it

To practice, step by step.

 

He played the notes of “Hot Cross Buns”

(We couldn’t really tell)

With sounds that he produced emerging

From the trombone’s bell.

 

He recognized mistakes, but then

He’d have another go,

Remaining calm and focused

‘Til the notes began to flow.

 

How wonderful to witness

The beginnings of a skill

Which may grow or not, but currently

Gives all of us a thrill.

 

The calendar’s already marked –

There is a concert date

To hear the 4^th grade band perform

And we can hardly wait!