Fall Band Concert

WHS had their Fall Band Concert which included both the Jazz bands and Concert bands. This was their first concert with the new band director, Ken Karlin.

Quinn started playing the trombone last Fall so that he could participate in the jazz bands and this year he is in the middle level jazz band.

Quinn was not feeling well the day of the concert so I kept him home from school. He was feeling much better later in the day and was ready to play. Quinn has a solo in this performance. He’s not close enough to the microphone to hear it loudly but we are so proud of him for volunteering to play the solo — it takes courage. Here is Gumbo Caliente and Quinn’s solo is at about 1:30.

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Happy 16th Birthday Quinn!

Quinn is 16! This kid makes us so proud. He’s kind and smart and funny and just an easy person to be around. We’re lucky to be his parents.

October birthdays are difficult when you’re in Marching Band. Not alot of free time but we managed to schedule a Friday afternoon at the mall with friends for Fro-Yo, dinner, and Escape Room.

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