Strike Up The Band

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THE PROMPT:
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THE STORY:

Strike Up The Band

Strasburg, North Dakota – Saturday June 24, 1922

Larry stood off stage surveying the band. We’re light on reeds, he thought.

Tonight was Strasburg’s Spring Concert and the entire town would be listening. It was Larry’s first time under the baton and his stomach bubbled with nervousness.

The Strasburg Community Band boasted 18 members which wasn’t bad for a town this size. Two violinists, a clarinetist, one sax, too much brass and no percussion.

Who am I kidding, we’re light on everything.

Larry paced and worried. Finally the first-chair violin stood and called his name.

“Ready when you are, Mister Welk.”

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