25 Ways You Know You Were a Marching Band Member
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25 Ways You Know You Were a Marching Band Member

"A band is not proud because it performed well; it performs well because it is proud." George Parks

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25 Ways You Know You Were a Marching Band Member

1.You must walk in step with the person next to you

2. Push ups don’t scare you

3.You know the band the director is lying when they say “Just one more time”

4. When you hear a beat, you automatically keep time with it


5. You always start walking with you left foot

6. You hate the words “reset” or “again”

7. You used to have a “favorite” band mom

8.The bus rides to competitions were always the best part

9.You get chills when you hear the peak of a good band song

10. You can still remember the drill you did your freshman year of high school

11. You can still remember the song that went along with the drill

12.You also more than likely can remember the fingers, positions, and notes of every song.

13. You hate when people can’t clap on beat

14. You have lots of pictures with some pretty cool tan lines

15. You can still hear the LOUD sound of a Dr. Beat to this day!

17. You actually liked the band bus rides

18. You really good at walking backwards

19. You aren't phased by extreme heat or extreme cold

20. You often say "This one time at band camp" and meant nothing dirty by it

21. You really pay attention the music in movies

22. You never miss leg day



23. You get annoyed when people can't stay in key

24. The best part about band camp was getting to play games like "Red Light, Green Light"

25. But, after all this being said, you know the show must go on. Marching band gave you so many opportunities, life long friends, strength, courage and so much more. All of these will stick with you for the rest of your life. So, don't be ashamed of being in marching band...embrace it!

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