“That sounds wonderful, ladies,” Brooke cheered, making a closing motion with her hands. “This is going to be the best part of the whole concert.”
Big smiles, some complete with braces, broke out on the faces before her.
“Don’t get complacent. It’s a long time until our concert, and we have much, much harder pieces to learn. Now, go home, and don’t forget; those of you who are coming on the field trip need to be back in an hour and not a minute more.”
A blonde girl raised her hand.
“No, you didn’t turn in your paperwork on time. I told you I needed permission slips and payments no later than yesterday or you won’t be on the list. You’ll have to come with a parent.”
The girl sulked as only a disappointed rich girl can while the rest of her class meandered down the risers, their sneaker
