Young pianists are often challenged to do difficult pieces at public recitals. I understand it can be a terrifying experience.

What a coincidence we should have recital today. In a story I'm working on, the protagonist's (Bryan) six-year-old sister is at a dance recital while he is playing the clarinet in his middle school orchestra's spring concert. Both of his parents chose to watch his sister. Post orchestra concert, Bryan is waiting outside the school for his parents, but they never arrive ...