Ten Top Reasons the Big Band Trumpet Section was not playing their best

9. Couldn't get their spit key closed (and we are not talking about the trumpet spit key).

8. Couldn't find the music in their folder.

7. Distracted by a shiny object in the distance.

6. Brought the wrong mouthpiece.

5. Saxophones were too loud.

4. They were thinking out loud again.

3. The state found a way to tax every high note above the staff.

2. Saw the trombone section's butts and it wasn't a pretty sight.

1. Three Words: First Finger Cramp