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Fifty Signs You've Been in Band Too Long

bulletWhen you hear music and start marking time.
bulletWhen you walk behind someone and you're in step with them.
bulletWhen you try to guess the tempo of your favorite song.
bulletWhen all your friends are in the band.
bulletWhen you don't mind changing clothes on a bus.
bulletWhen you point out key changes and dynamics while listening to the radio.
bulletWhen you've put more miles on the pit equipment than you have your car.
bulletWhen you like wearing your uniform.
bulletWhen people ask you about your social life and you say "Oh, you mean my Flute/drum,etc."
bulletWhen you consider your drill book a fashion accessory.
bulletWhen it's fun to play the show backwards.
bulletWhen you practice your instrument more than you talk to your dog.
bulletWhen being mauled by a drum is a normal part of life.
bulletWhen people worry when they see you without your instrument.
bulletWhen you're eligible for free dinner points at the local fast food restaurants.
bulletWhen band camp is fun.
bulletWhen you knock on peoples doors with the opening cadence.
bulletWhen someone says the word "Set" and you automatically put your head up.
bulletWhen you remember flats and sharps more easily than your name.
bulletWhen you dress the lunch line, and urge others to do the same.
bulletWhen you can show up to practice in your pajamas and dripping wet and no one notices.
bulletWhen slides feel normal.
bulletWhen your instrument has a name and you give it a birthday party.
bulletWhen you remember your instrument's birthday and forget your mom's.
bulletWhen making a line is the biggest accomplishment of your day.
bulletWhen jazz running no longer reminds you of ballet.
bulletWhen "armed guard" means a girl with a pole instead of a guy with a gun.
bulletWhen you have more clothes in your band locker than in your closet.
bulletWhen your uniform can get up and walk to you.
bulletWhen black feathers become a fashion "do".
bulletWhen you see your section more than your family.
bulletWhen everyone wants to beat the other football team...and you want to beat the other band.
bulletWhen you dream about fund raising.
bulletWhen you think evening practices should last longer.
bulletWhen you accidentally call your band director "Dad".
bulletWhen you can sight-read.
bulletWhen you can put on your uniform in less than 10 minutes.
bulletWhen reeds taste good.
bulletWhen fund-raising food becomes part of your daily diet.
bulletWhen you think your plume is alive.
bulletWhen marking time is your favorite form of exercise.
bulletWhen you have a neck strap/harness tan line.
bulletWhen you subconsciously start practicing with a pencil.
bulletWhen numbers past 8 aren't important.
bulletWhen you're more opinionated about your school's band than President Clinton.
bulletWhen you roll-step through the cafeteria so you don't spill your lunch.
bulletWhen you'd rather practice than read the list.
bulletWhen letters past G aren't important.
bulletWhen playing in the rain is fun.
bulletWhen you chew your food in rhythm.
- Author Unknown

This was found on Roanake Rapids Marching Band website http://www.r2b2.org

  This page was last updated 11/21/02

 

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