[July 4th]

It helps if you have to play the stuff. I played from 3rd grade through high school, and all we did was classical and jazz, so it kind of grows on you after a while.

[ohioWfan]

Well, the earlier you're exposed to the good stuff, the more you tend to like it.

They used to think that band students got higher grades because smart kids tended to play instruments. Then they did research and realized that playing in the band is part of what MADE the kids smarter!