Are you wondering what it might be? Stop and consider the candidates in my family. Your excitement will likely not be ours. For Zachary, it was when a package came the other day. He had been checking the mail daily. And then it came...
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| Reed making tools |
And yesterday was our first reed making class with Dr. Gilbert. He's been working on a reed off and on since we got home yesterday afternoon. I guess with all boys, using a knife is cool. He's already cut his finger two times. He's re-wrapped the reed probably ten times. He is quite persistent at his new skill, and I'm sure he will master it before his second lesson next week. Then the real thrill comes...oboe camp. He will receive additional instruction, and likely be making perfect, playable reeds by mid-July. Although, to his disliking, it may take longer. I hope Dr. Gilbert was kidding when she said it took her a year to make a reed that played well.
Here are a few pics of the process...
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| Tying the string to a base |
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| Measuring the reed for placement |
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| Using the knife, ever so carefully |
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