A community orchestra was plagued by attendance problems.
Several musicians were absent at each rehearsal.
As a matter of fact, every player in the orchestra had missed several rehearsals, except for one very faithful oboe player.
Finally, as the dress rehearsal drew to a close, the conductor took a moment to thank the oboist for her faithful attendance.
She, of course, humbly responded, “It’s the least I could do… especially since I won’t be at the performance.”
