High school tuba player receives a dream come true

This holiday season, Ryan McAvoy, a 15-year old tuba player from Texas received a dream of a lifetime thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts/Rhode Island and the Boston Pops Orchestra. Currently suffering from cystic fibrosis, Ryan has had other medical setbacks, but none have stopped him in his drive for music. When the Make-A-Wish Foundation heard Ryan’s story, he was asked what his wish. Instantly, Ryan answered that he wanted to play with the Boston Pops. Originally from the Boston area, Ryan now lives in Aledo, Texas where he also enjoys playing bass trombone and guitar.

In addition to performing on the song “Sleigh Ride” with the Boston Pops, Ryan received his own dressing room and a private lesson with Mike Roylance, the Principal Tubist of the Boston Pops Orchestra.

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