Tom Dixon, now an adult, reminisces about his childhood on a farm in Poplar Bluffs, Saskatchewan. When his father fell behind on his work, Tom's mother disapproved of him cutting wheat on a Sunday. Tom had to find someone to stook the wheat, and instead of hiring a farmhand, he chose Phillip, a young, urban-looking man who was a professional cornet player. Despite his parents' disapproval, Tom was thrilled to have Phillip on the farm, and the two formed a strong bond. However, Phillip's presence had a profound impact on the entire family, extending far beyond farm work.
Cornet at Night
A young farm boy defies his family's expectations by hiring a skilled trumpet player to help with the harvest, setting off a chain of surprising occurrences.
