On the steps of the capital building

Some of you may remember that Tyler began playing TROMBONE when he started 5th grade band. However, about 3 weeks into it, Mr. Miller decided his "mouth" may be better suited for the TUBA. (God Bless the man for listening to 5th graders play musical instruments). Throughout the "BAND" process this year, Mr. Miller has been very kind to Tyler, giving him extra lessons after school, etc. However, right after Christmas, he explained that he wanted to switch him to the drums - I think the conversation went something like this:

Mr. M - Maybe Tyler just can't handle doing 2 things at once, you know like blowing the note, and working out the rhythm
Me - really??? Shocking! you mean the child who still can't remember the 3 things he has to do to get ready for school? I have to tell him 'put on your deodorant' - then when he comes back 'brush your teeth' - then when he's done 'pack your lunch'. I really have no idea what you mean....
Mr. M - Well, maybe if we could get him to JUST learn the rhythm, then he would be OK. So, I would like to switch him to percussion.
Me - So, I thought you had to have 2 years of piano to play percussion??
Mr. M - Well, not for Tyler - I'm sure this is where he needs to be.

I will sum this conversation up using Tyler's own words....
Tyler - Next year, I should probly just stick to CONDITIONING CLASS - I stink at band.

WAIT - Don't worry! MY child has SOME musical ability in there somewhere!! He had a great time performing on the steps of the Michigan Capital building on Friday. Below is a picture of him next to the bass drum. (He likes the BASS drum because it is the same OVER and OVER and OVER). I can't post additional photos because they all have other kids in them.

We'll have to see if he makes it to 6th grade band......

PS: The 5th graders are REQUIRED to take a year of music :), but the 6th graders aren't.......