Settling the Score

Settling the Score — page 3 — I knew it Miles Darr said We're going to be famous Miles was our band's self appointed public relations guy He made and uploaded online videos of our performances all the time hoping we'd get discovered So far it hadn't happened And honestly half of the viewer hits were from Miles and his mom watching his videos over and over again Slow down Miles Mr Byrd said This is a small community production that probably won't bring Hollywood agents knocking on our band room door Miles looked disappointed But it will be a great opportunity for us Mr Byrd added Since we only have a month until our big debut I have appointed a theater committee to work on some ideas When I call your name please come forward Mr Byrd reached for a clipboard on his desk and read Miles Darr

Settling the Score — page 4 — Yes Miles said pushing his wheelchair to the front of the room Mr Byrd smiled and went on Hope James Sherman Frye Colby Ellis come on down The way he said it reminded me of my nana’s favorite game show The Price is Right They all followed Miles and lined up beside Mr Byrd And our fifth committee member is Carmen Trochez Mr Byrd finished Me I asked pointing at myself to make sure I'd heard it right Yes you Davis said Boy your face is as pink as the flower in your hair Davis wasn't joking about that My face felt all steamy as I made my way to the front of the room to join the others It didn't help when Zac Wiles stood up and started a round of applause See being the center of attention wasn't my thing At all That was one of the reasons I liked

Settling the Score — page 5 — playing drums People heard us but they weren't staring at us I mean who practiced in the very back of the band room each day And who stood in the back row at concerts The percussion section that's who That was just the way I liked it Mr Byrd held up his hands and the applause died down Section leaders please warm up your groups while I go over a few things with the committee he said Then he turned to us You may be wondering why I selected you all

Settling the Score — page 6 — I am I said I don't know the first thing about the theater So Mr Byrd said that Miles had pizzazz Hope brought order to the band Sherman's energy was catching Colby was creative And that left me Carmen you're our glue Mr Byrd said That means you're sticky Sherman said Sort of It means Carmen holds things together Mr Byrd explained She not only keeps a steady beat with her drum but she's steady in her

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