A bit too early?

This year I started playing in a little local orchestra that had recently been set up. Most people have just started playing or picked up their instrument again after having a while off. It's really friendly and no one takes it to seriously. In other bands I've played in we have started our Christmas music quite early but I think this is a record. There aren't even any Christmas things in the shops yet, maybe it's because we need so long to practice!