Cheerful Music Learner Gifts

Grade 2 Cellist

Teacher pointing to P,Q, on board: "OK class, which letter comes next? Redbeard, you should know this."

He kept up his guitar practise...

Four children playing the flute.

"Sarah's grades are excellent. She got A+ in 'Yogi Berra: Philosopher or Fall Guy?,' A in 'Dollars and Scents: An Analysis of Post-Vietnam Perfume Advertising,' A in 'The Final Four as Last Judgment: The N.C.A.A. Tournament from a Religious Perspective,'

"I'm still pre-literate."

"Eventually the instrument becomes an extension of your body."

Violin Practise

Music Lessons

'I think the computer has a crush on me. It asked me to remain after class.'

"Obviously, I can't fly like you, but if you teach me, I can probably sing like you..."

"I can't believe it...school starts in two weeks!"

Education and Apprenticeships

'You haven't heard anything yet!'

"What do you mean, it's not an educational toy? I'd have to learn to ride it!"

Cellist

Mozart with a violin case.

"Harold, not only was it perfect, It was perfectissimo!!"

'To better prepare you for the future, I've replaced the letters in your alphabet soup with Chinese ones.'

"She gets her musical ability from me."

Trying cellos, too big!

The Book Club

"I appreciate you have a real passion for music Mr Hibberd. . . but I can see you're going to struggle with the piano."

Thanks for being such a fabulous desk partner!

'That's a bit better. Persistence pays off - although, not as well as it did when I was your age.'

Bass Clef

Children playing percussion instruments.

Man with what appears to be cheese on head to other man: 'No, it's actually a sponge. I'm excited about today's motivational seminar and I want to soak it in.'

"No, it's twist and THEN turn."

"Dude, I've never seen you so happy about a 'B' before."

I love Clarinet

'I told you not to clean it with soap and water.'