Chapter One: The BIG News
The La Paz Jazz band was waiting for their band teacher, Mr. Coffeen to tell them if they were accepted into the Monterey Jazz Festival. This year (2005) was the 1st year that the jazz festival would be taking Jr.Highs. Only 6 Jr.High were going to be accepted into the festival. Everyone was on the edge of their seats when finally said, " Were going to Monterey guys!" The room filled with cheers and joy. They couldn't believe it; they were going to the Monterey Jazz Festival! Bridget (Bee for short) turned around to Matt.
"Can you believe were going to the festival!" Bee said franticly.
"I'm so exited, its unbelievable!" said Matt.
Bee tapped Sam on the back.
"I'm so exited! This is going to be so much fun!"
"It totally will." Replied Sam.
Spring break came and went and it was finally the week before they left for Monterey. It was too expensive to take a bus, so everyone had to carpool up together. Sam, Kyle, and Bee decided to ride up together. Together they made a triangle. Wherever they were they always had 3 points. Bee described it as a triangle no mater what was happening or where they were. The week blew by and before they knew it, it was Thursday. Tomorrow was they day they left. Bee was a little nervous about Kyle and Sam riding in the same car. Kyle had a huge crush on Sam. He'd asked her out a couple of times but was always turned down. Bee was just a little nervous things would go haywire. The day went by as quick as a flash.
The next day everyone in jazz band was going crazy. Kathie (one of the piano players) was hugging Julie (the other piano player) so tight Julie couldn't breath.
"Hey Kathie, I'll see you on Saturday jeez, just because I'm coming up late doesn't mean I'll never see you again." Julie said out of breath.
Bee sat on the floor waiting for Sam to come. Matt came and sat next to her. Bee's heart started beating twice as fast. Bee had a crush on Matt. Bee and Matt were great friends and they were always hanging out together but every once and awhile Bee would get this feeling like her heart was going to explode. Bee saw Sam walk into the room. She stood up and ran over to her.
"I'm so exited! I can't believe its actually here!" said Bee in an exited tone.
"I can't believe it either!" replied Sam. Bee looked out to door to notice Kyle looking at Sam. Bee kept this to herself. called the jazz band in for one last rehearsal. It went smoothly. After they were done they put away their instruments and grabbed their bags and everything they needed for the trip. Kyle, Sam, and Bee all walked out to Bee's car. They said hello to Bee's mom who would be driving them. They got their food money from and piled into the car. The Trip to Monterey had begun.