Fireworks

Jimal entered the gazebo like a warrior to battle. He had two more weeks to whip this amateur band into a Fourth of July force to be reckoned with. Twenty years ago they predicted the band’s demise. “The median age is ninety” the newspaper touted. Look at them now. Well over a dozen regular members, including two – count them – two! – tubas. Sure, they may have a little trouble with their hearing, but they gave it their best. In two weeks, They’d show them all.

“All right. On two!” Jimal waved his conductor’s wand, determined to produce magic.

The Hub: Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Photo credit: David Stewart