You'll See Band
Author's Notes: I'm struck by inspiration, and I think that I've passed the hardest parts of the musical, so it's all down hill from here – difficulty-wise, not quality, although I can't guarantee that this all that great, but whatever. I'm really pleased with that last chapter. For those of you who don't know our director, he founded our marching band (yeah, he's kinda a little bit old – physically – he's got a kid's spirit) and he's stuck around with it for over 30 years (he left for a bit, but came back). That story is true, the band is his life.
Anyway, here's You'll See Band…
We've hit a mid-season crisis, and everyone's stressed out, what will happen to the band? Can the put aside their anxiety and differences and become the team they've been for the past few months?
Drum Major: Hey you drum, yeah you, with the bass!
Take off the drum and put away that case!
Instrumentalist #1: What's with the director,
When did he get uptight?
His ideals I once pursued…
Drum Major: The conductor of the band this year
Has the right to act with it as he pleases
Instrumentalist #2: (mutters) I think he's got P.M.S.
Drum Major: Band!
Instrumentalist #3: Quit wasting our time, we're set!
Instrumentalist #4: And you set us wrong, just start the song!
Drum Major: There are some songs you won't have to play!
Next month the season comes to an end, and now that you're getting the show
Our dream can become a reality!
You'll see band!
You'll see band!
No new songs, features, formations, or drills
I'll talk to Doc; I'm sure he'll guarantee
That we can let the show be
If you do me one small favor.
Small Group: What?
Drum Major: Could you guys please just pay more attention?
Instrumentalist #5: Why didn't you just say so, that's not much to ask.
Drum Major: I did, and you ignored me.
But I'd really rather handle this quietly.
Instrumentalist #6: You can't quietly not add songs to our show
And call it a successful rehearsal and go!
Drum Major: You want to march shows and play songs?
You need someone to do it!
It's what we all would dream about,
Think twice before you don't do it!
You'll see band!
You'll see band!
You'll see the beauty of a perfect show
With precise drills and songs perfectly phrased
The audience will cry when they see how much you try
Just pay attention and you'll be amazed!
You'll see – or you'll pack!
Instrumentalist #7: (mutters) I want our old conductor back.
Instrumentalist #8: He's still the same.
Instrumentalist #9: This is lame.
Who does he think he is, telling us…
We always change the show this time of year.
Doc: There's not much chance that the shows can be perfect
Anyone knows if they hear.
First we've got music to play.
I know it's not much fun you'll find
We'll practice it tomorrow, perseverance keep in mind
You'll see band!
Woodwinds: We'll see, band!
Drum Major: Let it be, band!
Instrumentalist #10: I like band!
Brass: Bands like we are
Entire Band: Will see…