I did a solo and was part of a trombone trio for my schools Solo Ensemble this year. My solo went really well and I got a 1 rating, which is the best score you can get(1 is the best, 5 is the worst). I was 1 point away from getting a perfect score. The trio went really well also. We got a 1 and were 2 points from getting a perfect score. I'm so proud of the other guys in the trio. We've got a section bond that most sections wish they could have. I may be the only girl, but I've taken the leadership spot, I'm oldest anyway, and they know I'm the leader. What I say goes, we goof around a lot but we know when to be serious and get things done. I'm glad I got to spend a few hours with them today and it's been one of the best times I've had at a band event this year. Very little stress and the only time I was really stressed was when I almost didn't have SmartMusic(a music program) to be my accompanist.. Luckily that got worked out so I didn't have to play just by myself or with a piano player who hasn't ever played my part before. Overall, for the few hours I was away today, I made a lot of memories. I played my first solo ever, first time participating in a trio, got two 1 ratings today, and I got an even better bond with 2 of the 3 others in my section, if that's even possible.