Tay-Lo. That's how Tatus and Lori's friends have referred to them for the longest time. They always seem to be together. Tatum plays the clarinet, and Lori plays the flute.They are both attempting to enter the hallowed legions of District Honor Band.

Enter Michael. Lori cannot remove her eyes from him, and the other band girls also seem smitten with this handsome out-of-towner.

Tatum half-wishes that she could distract Lori, but she is also preoccupied with the strange sensations she suddenly feels with Aaron, whom she has known for ages. They have been great buds. Why does it feel so different than it used to -- electrified, almost?

Aaron and Tatum discuss tone, reeds and practice with Mr. Wayne. Lori is all over the map, planning a solo for the competition... and/or a duet with Michael or Tatum. Will anyone be accepted into the coveted District Honor Band?

Audition and Subtraction by Amy Fellner Dominy, 2012

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