I can honestly say, that I’m starting to love it. I admit, a few months ago, I hated it. I dreaded showing up to rehearsals twice a week and once a month on Saturdays for 8 hours. I wanted to quit. But lately, everything has been better. When the season first started back in September or October, I didn’t know a thing about music. And now, I can honestly say that I’ve learned so much in the past few months. I didnt know how to read music, but im better at it now. No, I’m not a pro, but I’m so proud as to how far I’ve come. Not only have I learned so much about music, but I’ve met new, wonderful people. The pit members are like my family. And the battery are the ones I still have yet to get close to. I’ve gotten so much closer to 2 of the staff members. I even stay up on Facebook IM to chat with one. I actually love going to rehearsals now. Once I get the hang of the new piece we get assigned, it becomes so fun to play. And when I learn a new part for the show, I feel accomplished. I’m getting so anxious for competitions and everything that’s coming up in the next 2 months.