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 4th grade band perform And we can hardly wait!