Tiempo de la carrera

Their reed broke.

They forgot to eat this morning.

Bach.

They have an audition soon.

Their favorite practice room was taken.

They realized they haven’t seen the sun in two weeks.

They saw a dog when they looked out their teacher’s window.

They’re awake.

They’ve been awake for 18 hours and rehearsal isn’t over.

They got a lower chair than they wanted.

They got a higher chair than they were prepared for.

They just had an audition.

Messiaen.

They remembered the Katzenklavier existed.

They have to memorize Gregorian chant.

Their teacher scolded them.

Their teacher complimented them.

They were asked to perform ‘for exposure.’

Someone asked what they planned to do after graduation.

They heard an Otamatone.

They ran out of caffeine.

Their department’s funding was cut. Again.

They are currently auditioning.

They had to choose between performing one concert or performing a different concert.

Wagner. (The asshole.)

The price of Young Artist Programs.

The price of YAP applications.

Someone put their flute on a music stand.

Their mute fell out on stage.

Their teacher is retiring.

Their favorite performer tweeted back at them.

Someone PAID THEM TO PERFORM.

They finally hit that note.

Also…