Just a poem that I did for english a few years ago. I tweaked it a bit.\
Band is still knowing every drill you've every preformed.
Band is sweating through every shirt you own.
Band is seeing how many newbies fit into a tuba locker.
Band is giving your instrument a name.
Band is giving your instrument a life story.
Band is knowing the names and life stories of all your friends' instruments.
Band is being able to walk in step with your friends... on and off the field.
Band is having at least one inside joke with half the band, including the director.
Band is life.