"Crescendo: A Musical Love Story [Bonus Chapter]"

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This is a bonus chapter for Crescendo: A Musical Love Story. It can be read before or after the novel, but I recommend reading the book first and then enjoying this bonus from Derek's past. I hope it helps you understand Derek and see his character growth.  Derek Michaels is the high school band director for the small town of Everest, Alabama. He enjoys quiet country life, loves his job and students, and is no stranger to the kitchen (thanks to his lactose intolerance). But not everything is as idyllic as it seems. The Band Misters (a name the local band directors call themselves), led by Greg Howard, is not exactly a welcoming group. Derek doesn't fit in but hasn't been able to stand up to them, either. Now that a new director, Elle Foster, has taken the position at Everest Middle School, the group is more oppressive than ever. Derek knows that Elle is a great teacher... and takes his breath away, too, but the group will not accept her, and a tragic event from his past keeps plaguing his thoughts. Can Derek help Elle find her footing in Everest, or will history repeat itself, leaving him alone and heartbroken?