Addilyn is the first female tuba player in her high school's marching band in over 3 decades... She was also the last.. Howard O'Dell, passed away... He was the best Section Leader that West County High School had ever seen.. He was not only the Section Leader.. He was Addilyn's first love.. Addilyn now must deal with the weight on her shoulders that she wears everyday. When she hears the sound of the marching band she feels even worse.. Addilyn takes the most drastic measures she ever could.. She quits marching.. Forever..