I was nervous again and didn't think I did as well as I wanted to. I actually didn't think I'd make it.

I just liked the sound that came out of a flute. I just loved it. It just initially attracted me and then I got hooked. It is a little different for a kid that age to become hooked on the flute. It's a difficult instrument to learn, but I didn't find it as difficult as I thought it would be.

I'm just excited about the opportunity. I'm surprised I made it and excited that I am now a part of it. I know the rehearsals are far away, but it's going to be worth it.

It's just great that my brothers got me hooked on music. I'll never let it go now.

It's something that I wanted to do, but I was real nervous and didn't do well. Seeing all the other good musicians just motivated me to want it more.

They didn't mind. They wanted me to play with them. They encouraged me to play.