Well, this is my deal:
5th-7th grade- Clarinet (GAG!)
7th-college - Bassoon
9th-college - Trumpet
Also I've played piano for a few years and guitar *shrugs* As for 'gigs' I play Taps for any Vetern service they need me for and I play for my city's orchestral program. Plus I give free lessons to youngins' when I have the time

It's one expensive hobby, thats for sure

I once totaled up the cost (instruments, lessons, etc) together and I figured my parents paid almost 20k for 9 years of it..ick.
Oh, band camp...a week long sex ed class