Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Donavan

I had to share this email I received about D-man.  It warmed my heart and will keep him alive for another day or two;)


This is Jordan Patterson, Donavan's band director. I just wanted to let you know how proud of Donavan I am. Donavan recently switched to Baritone; he came to me and asked me if it would possible to switch as he was getting somewhat bored with Trombone. Usually I would tell a student to wait it out and give their instrument more of a chance, but with a student as intelligent and motivated as Donavan, I had no issues with him switching. When Donavan came to class after winter break, I told him what to start working on in book 1, and he replied "oh I already went through all of book 1 over break." He JUST made the switch to baritone and he already is caught up to where the rest of the class is, all due to his hard work! I am very thankful for the opportunity to teach a student like Donavan.

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