“You had ambition and drive, and it was you all that made music. Be proud.”

“It’s a lie that the gods smile upon those who make an effort, but today the god of destiny gave me a wink.”

“How could a first-year sound like that? It’s not fair.”

“Music is nice. You can’t lie. You can only admit when something is good.”

“Everyone wants to be in the competition. It took me this long to figure out something so obvious.”

“This must be how it feels to lose your life, drawn to a beautiful thing in spite of your fears.”

“I guess I never really liked concert band that much.”