These kids have only been playing instruments for 3-4 months, and trying to learn how to read music at the same time. Schools typically have a combined Christmas concert, starting with the beginners, then the middle school, and ending with the high school orchestra. The parents of the beginners can see where their children might end up in a few years, and the parents of the orchestra can see how far their kids have advanced.
Since that article was written, Bucee's has broken their own record, opening a store in Sevierville, TN, that is 74,000 square feet. That's real convenient.
I was. I was only surprised it didn't happen sooner.
Asking for a friend.