Special to the Press-Citizen

One of the worst decisions of my life was the day I chose not to pursue my brass playing in college. I dabbled for four years when opportunities arose. Even after college, I bought a cornet and “borrowed” my brother’s trombone until his daughter decided she wanted to play trombone. The lip has gone out of shape and it will take some work to get it back, but I fear my French horn days are over. With some work, I may be able to play the cornet I still own.

I tell you this because earlier this week, I attended a concert that blew my socks off. The church for which I work was approached to be host to the Luther College Trumpet Studio on tour. The facility was a bit small to accommodate the group, especially when you added The University of Iowa Trumpet Studio to

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