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This is Dallin, just letting you guys know I made Jazz Band!

Thursday, I brought my bass to school, because I was auditioning for my school's jazz band, which is the number one middle school band in the state. I had practiced hard, and missed 2 full weeks of American Idol, but I hoped it was worth it. I brought my bass to the band room, getting the OK from the teacher, and then hurried to class. After school got out, I went to the band room, lugged out the music teacher's 100 watt bass amp, and started practicing. 5 guitarists came, also auditioning. I was thinking about auditioning for guitar, but after seeing some of those guys, I'm glad I chose bass. Eventually two other bassists came, and Mrs. Taylor began 1 by 1 pulling people in for their audition. I noticed that one of the other bassists was really good, but the other wasn't. Soon I got called, and went into her office, playing the 12 blues scales, the bass line to "Don't get around much anymore" and a walking F. She said she would post the results the next day, so the next day I went to check the list and found out I made it!

I was relieved mostly because my mom said she would sell the bass if I didn't make it (no pressure, right?), but I am also excited for the experience this will give me in playing in a real band.