As a band student

I learned….

Never ever touch the plumage.

… except when it's down pouring. Then you can protect it. In the uniform is a good place but only if the director has given you permission.

Sitting at football games is not allowed.

Cheer like mad even when your losing the team appreciates it.

E…X….L….A…..X…. spells go.

Energy drinks are bad therefore banned.

Any sugar is not to be brought on the bus. It is to be bought and smuggled on only after the competition is over.

Sparkling cider is for toasts afterward.

It should not be chugged especially in three bottle increments when one has a six hour bus ride home

It is possible to sleep two people on a school bus bench.

If your feet are in the aisle they will get kicked.

The race for the bathroom is on.

The boys line is always shorter.

Busses are referred to as giant yellow Twinkies.

Changing on a bus is difficult but manageable.

The smell of hairspray reminds me of busses and band.

To play BS

Quarters make good poker chips

Pillows on laps are good card tables.

Honey I love you but I just can't smile

How to successfully make a playing card stick to your forehead.

Flip-flops are not acceptable for marching

Skater shoes are hard to march in.. going backwards you march right out of them.

Everything begins on the left.

Counting to eight is routine and anything higher than sixteen is just alien.

Obstacles are to be marched through or over, never around

There is no such thing as "one more time" its all lies.

There is no time limit in band you march until you are told to stop.

Two step intervals and swinging trumpets spell disaster

Flag poles are painful. Don't flinch. It hurts more in the long run.

SQUARE YOUR SHOULDERS.

Those people on the field at halftime make pictures.

Come rain or snow we still practice.

To be early is to be on time to be on time is to be late and to be late is unacceptable

You might not now the lyrics to popular music but you now the part for your instrument.

Parades aren't as much fun as they used to be. (the band doesn't get to catch any of the candy.

Parades are more exciting. We get to be a part.

Band parents are so cool

We might perform for the judges but it is more important that we play for the audience

Music is fun

When or lose we'll entertain

There is almost nothing more amazing than a standing ovation

Being a part of something that huge in a great feeling.

A lot of hard work is worth the end reward.