Trumpet Trio?

Okay, this this is my dilema. I'm in a band class at my school and I play the trumpet.... and I hate it. It's not that I suck at it or anything (I'm seconde chair out of about 8 other kids). But I hate it anyway (practising, lugging the big case home, etc.) and it doesn't help that I just got braces. Well, our band teachers put us into groups of three to practace a trio. Then, if you wanted to, you could sign up for a real ensamble with your trio to play for a judge. Since I was in a group with the 1st and 3rd chair trumpet players, the band teachers told us to sign up. My group members actually wanted to do it so both of them and the teachers were pressuring me to sign up. (Remember when this was optional?) I really didn't want to do it but they put my name on the list. I was very upset.





On top of all that, I was origionaly playing the A-part but now we switched and I have the B-part... so I'm re-learning the entire song. The ensamble is coming up very soon- too soon.

Trumpet Trio?
Well, in situations like this, the best method is talking. Talk to your band teachers, parents, etc. Just be honest with them. Tell them that you really just don't enjoy playing the trumpet, and that it is stressing you out. Hopefully, they will be understanding. If they are not...well, it's not good for you to be doing something you absolutely detest. You need to move on to things that interest YOU, although those things may not be what interests your parents or others.


As for the ensemble, I would stick it out. Even though they did sign you up without your permission, I would see it through. Then, once it's over, tell them you will NOT do anything like that in the future.


Hope this helps. I've been in a similar situation (I played violin and quit to go into choir...let's just say my dad was NOT happy about that. But, in time, he did realize that I love choir and supports me), so I know how difficult it can be. Good Luck!
Reply:Just play really bad I guess? Doesn't sound like your bothered about it anyway and if they get mad be like yea but I didn't wanna play it anyway.





Its not fair that they forced you into that





so Good Luck x