An Unforgettable Melody Ch. 08
The next several weeks were a whirlwind of activity for Mike and Melody. Mike first solidified his new contract with the ASO, giving him a substantial pay raise, with the potential for more if he managed to earn tenure. As rehearsals resumed in preparation for the last concert of the year, he worked to earn the trust and respect of the section leading up to the next season. Despite the naturally competitive nature of professional trumpet players, they all seemed genuinely happy for him, and definitely felt he was the best fit for the job. After a couple of rehearsals, Maestro Spano asked Mike to stay late one day to discuss something. The ASO planned to publicly introduce him as the new principal trumpet at their final concert of the year, and wanted to feature …