Ever since he heard the school orchestra last year, Owen has wanted to play the cello. Only four third graders get to play cello, so we had to get up very early one Monday morning to get to school extra early so he could put his form under the music teacher’s door and be sure to be picked. It worked.
Owen got his cello this week and had his first lesson yesterday. He will take one lesson (during school hours) a week and have one 3rd grade strings ensemble practice once a week.
He came straight home yesterday and did his 15 minutes practice. Unfortunately, at this point, he only knows one note. (I have to say that beginner cello is a lot more pleasant to listen to than beginner saxophone!)
Stay “tuned” for more cello news throughout the year. Maybe I can post an MP3 for your listening pleasure. 
Look for Matt Haimovitz, Bonfire Madigan Shive or Zoe Keating for hip role model cellists. I had quite an adventure waiting in line to meet Yo Yo Ma once, but that is a longer story.
That is the coolest thing!
Way to go Owen.
I can’t wait for the first concert!