Confessions of a Teenage Band Geek

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Drum set player Julia McCoy is not a typical marching band member. Forced to move across country and become a rookie as a junior, the newest tenor drummer deals with an intense Instructor, a cheerleader and the possibility of love in her own section.

Told in engaging first person, Confessions of a Teenage Band Geek is not your typical YA story.  Protagonist Julia McCoy's plans for an amazing junior year suddenly shift when her parents announce they are moving from SoCal to Atlanta, GA.  Resilient and optimistic Julia launches herself into her new life and starts by joining the marching band.  A talented drum set player, the blonde proves herself as an intense percussionist and is awarded a spot in the tenor section, a subsection of Westlake high school's competitive drumline.  In addition, Julia joins a local rock band, Beans and Cornbread, and begins teaching drum set lessons.  

Events in the fast-paced novel work around band camp, Beans and Cornbread's first show, an 'impacting' first marching band competition, sneaky cheerleading exes and an exciting Homecoming week.  Fans of Courtney Brandt's Line series will be happy to see cameos from previous characters make appearances.

Cover artwork by Helen Heinig.

© Copyright 2013 Courtney Brandt. All Rights Reserved.

The complete story is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and iTunes.All Rights Reserved

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