title: Hymns for the Master: Trombone
author: S Pethel
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zlib_text: Me, My Trombone, and Life  
    
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  By Marion Barker  
    
    
    
    
    
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  A gift from Marion to anyone who feels as if they cannot conquer the
  impossible, he would want you to know that you can and you will; as long as
  you do it with love.
  
  
  
               
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  Contents
  
  [ Introduction ](text00000.html#_Toc428362482)
  
  [ Chapter One - Early Years and Childhood ](text00000.html#_Toc428362483)
  
  [ Chapter Two – Teenage Years ](text00000.html#_Toc428362484)
  
  [ Chapter Three – Young Adult ](text00000.html#_Toc428362485)
  
  [ Chapter Four – Traveling to Europe ](text00000.html#_Toc428362486)
  
  [ Chapter Five - Working for the Macon Orchestra
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  [ Chapter Six – Working for the Jacksons ](text00000.html#_Toc428362488)
  
  [ Chapter Seven – Life as a Musician ](text00000.html#_Toc428362489)
  
  [ Chapter Eight – Visiting and Living in Denmark
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  [ Chapter Nine – Married and F