Thank you, Mr. Eifler!
Tonight is Larry Eifler's final performance as a teacher in the EVSC. It will be a very special This is Our Story.
Mr. Eifler taught me how to play trumpet. I know I wasn't very good, but he had the patience necessary to teach me the fundamentals. I remember there were three of us in the brass section. Chris Cooke played trombone. Sean Bennett played baritone. I played the trumpet. During the Final Four that year, we each took a team to root for in a "friendly little bet." Don't worry - no money changed hands. I don't even think the winner got a handshake. I think Chris took Indiana right off the bat. I got stuck with Providence. What a strange memory to have of elementary school instrumental music.
I was sad to read that the Tonette Band isn't around anymore. That was always the highlight of This is Our Story. When I performed with the honors band my senior year, it was really cool to see the foruth graders do their thing. I know budget cuts were necessary, but it seems like that was a tradition that should not have died.
Thank you, Mr. Eifler, for the difference you have made in so many children's lives!
(Thanks for the "heads up," mrszeus)
Mr. Eifler taught me how to play trumpet. I know I wasn't very good, but he had the patience necessary to teach me the fundamentals. I remember there were three of us in the brass section. Chris Cooke played trombone. Sean Bennett played baritone. I played the trumpet. During the Final Four that year, we each took a team to root for in a "friendly little bet." Don't worry - no money changed hands. I don't even think the winner got a handshake. I think Chris took Indiana right off the bat. I got stuck with Providence. What a strange memory to have of elementary school instrumental music.
I was sad to read that the Tonette Band isn't around anymore. That was always the highlight of This is Our Story. When I performed with the honors band my senior year, it was really cool to see the foruth graders do their thing. I know budget cuts were necessary, but it seems like that was a tradition that should not have died.
Thank you, Mr. Eifler, for the difference you have made in so many children's lives!
(Thanks for the "heads up," mrszeus)