【第一章】E02 外教版 | Over the Cacophony

Chapter 1 Over the Cacophony

CRASH! A trombonist knocked over her music stand. The trumpeter next to her was slouched so far down that he appeared to be playing into his navel. One of the saxophonists seemed to be playing the wrong song entirely— probably because the kid was paying more attention to his cell phone than the sheet music.

Joe turned to Connie, a petite trombonist in the first row. She was his last hope. “All you, Connie. Go for it!”

Connie raised her trombone to her lips and began her solo. The notes rang out clear and strong over the cacophony. She closed her eyes, swaying as she played.

Joe smiled. Once in a blue moon, a student came along who made teaching almost seem worth it. Connie was one of those students. The kid was good.

But then the other kids started to laugh. Joe heard their snickers ricocheting around the room.

Connie heard them, too. She seemed to wilt in her chair. Her notes faltered.

“Hang on, hang on!” Joe hollered. He tapped the music stand with his baton. With a few honks and squeaks, the music ground to a halt.