Far from reaching professional level. I wouldn't even say I was pretty good at the clarinet, more like a barely minimum competent high school level player. But being in the band was fun. I remember performing in school music concerts each year; going to other schools to play in band meets; playing Christmas music in the school foyer while half the school surrounded the band and sang along; and most fun of all, traveling to different cities with the band to join and play in band meets / festivals.