LOST: Saxophones in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Description
Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m., after a quick rehearsal at the Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem, I realized my saxophones were missing from my locker. They’re two horns—the alto with a dent near the bell and a silver tenor with a scratched neck—both tucked inside black gig bags. I rely on them for an upcoming recital, and the thought of being unable to practice chills me. I retraced every hallway, checked the loading dock, and asked staff, but there’s no sign of them yet. If you saw two horn cases by the Stevens Center entrance, I’d be grateful if you could let me know through the site so I can bring them home.
Approximate last-seen location
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