For those interested in reading about my experiences as a trumpet player, I've posted my story over on my Trumpet Hobbyist blog.
As a child, I convinced my parents to buy me a small electronic keyboard that I taught myself to play. In school, I took up every musical activity that I could. Choir, recorder, ukulele, if I could join it, I was in it. So when I was given the chance to join the concert band, I didn't hesitate. I was in.
Read more at Trumpet Hobbyist.