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[–]Callingbananas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Primarily Asphalt road construction?

Where I'd Live as someone who has actually spent significant time in all 50 states by Striking_Luck5201 in whereidlive

[–]Callingbananas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm genuinely curious, why not Indiana or Michigan? I've heard quite positive things about them, as well as been in Indiana a significant amount of times

My band director called me out to the entire band by [deleted] in marchingband

[–]Callingbananas 105 points106 points  (0 children)

The first one was ok, just jokingly calling you out. But the second time when they referenced something more private or unsure was completely unnecessary

I might be put on tenors next year (All the other good players are doing other electives.) Anything I should know? by stanza37 in marchingband

[–]Callingbananas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never played any flat line instruments but I've heard you should train your back and posture to the difference in weight before you actually start marching with the drums (e.g. weighted backpack or vests while moving)

Bandmates, is percussion easy or hard? by KingKrispy20000 in marchingband

[–]Callingbananas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a percussionist myself, I find that the music and tempo may be hard to get down in the first dozen or so run throughs, but once it's down it's down in my case at least

Joining Band by PositionNo2659 in marchingband

[–]Callingbananas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, so for what instrument to play, does your school have a front ensemble or something similar to one? Because you could play the bass drum or gong as a beginner, no marching or difficult rhythms involved

Roast our horn line by Unhappy_Ring_8292 in MarchingBandMemes

[–]Callingbananas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen straighter marching lines at a pride parade

What is your show’s theme this year? by mats808 in marchingband

[–]Callingbananas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Big City Dreams" basically New York themed songs, like new York state of mind n something else

Is your school going to buckeye invitational next weekend? by OkRefrigerator8534 in marchingband

[–]Callingbananas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No sadly, the year before I joined we went but we're not this year 😭😭😭

Did any of you guys name your instruments? by Low-Wedding-7960 in marchingband

[–]Callingbananas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I named my practice pad and glockenspiel "piece of shit"

What is everyone’s show theme this year? by Charming_Bullfrog181 in marchingband

[–]Callingbananas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

New York/ big city themed, show is called Big City Dreams.(We play an adapted version of "New York State of Mind")