M: Oh, thanks, but I am not in the band any more. In fact I'm not in the group at all right now.

W: That's too bad. You're such an amateur musician. Why did you leave the group?

M: I just couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. I also missed a couple of performances during my midterm exams. And I thought I'd better quit before the band leader fired me.

W: Hey, you know my friend Charlie, don't you? He plays the piano. He and some of his friends are getting a band together. And they need a good singer.

M: I wouldn't have time for that either.

W: Oh, I don't think they'll practise very often. Charlie and his friends are all students, too. I'll give you his number and you can get in touch with him.

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W: Michel, I heard your jazz band is going to play at the student center. I'm just calling to let you know I'll be there.