YVETTE PLAYS 3RD CLARINET is the story about Jacobs friend Yvette and their 5th grade school orchestra. Disappointed and angry over not being chosen to play the part of 1st clarinet, she is taught the important lesson of teamwork, acceptance and kindness. How every part in the orchestra is unique and special, just as every person in the world is unique and special. Musical instruments are like people and come from different backgrounds with their own distinctive history and sound. And when played in concert as one unified and harmonious team, through their own contributions they can create beautiful music together. Yvette realizes that playing the part of 3rd clarinet and contributing to a team’s success is special indeed.
