With practice Jack is able to have major accomplishments with his horn playing. What are some of those accomplishments? Which ones seem especially important?

Through his practice and perseverance, Jack wins a seat on the Batavia Civic Orchestra. He also begins traveling to Rochester, New York by bus to take private lessons from a famous musician. This is important because as he takes these lessons, Jack is forming a relationship with his music teacher, which is a big step for him.