Little Boy Blue, Come Blow Your Horn

For Bob. Trumpet always makes me smile. I chose trumpet in fifth grade band as my instrument because I once heard my grandpa say that he always wished he had played trumpet instead of trombone, which he took up when arthritis forced him to give up violin.

Length of peacock wing feather: 11"

Raccoon Band! Let the Trumpet Sound!

I chose trumpet as my band instrument when I was in fifth grade because I once heard my grandfather comment that he had always wished he had taken up that instrument instead of trombone.

Length of feather: 3/4"