646 Cymbalist

646 Cymbalist
18x24 inches :: original acrylic on canvas

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“Mr. Wulfersberger, how come the band gets to go to Disneyland but the orchestra doesn’t?” Jenny asked.

“Because Disneyland invites marching bands. Orchestras don’t march. You can’t march with the cello,” said Mr. W.

“That’s not fair. Then I’m gonna take up the cymbals. And I’m gonna go to Disneyland,” said Jenny.

“Fine,” he said.

(And that’s how I learned to be a cymbalist in 7th grade at Actis Junior High in Bakersfield)