Anyone who played an instrument at one point during their high school/college career understands the universal theme of being a band kid. We experienced the best and the worst parts of being in the band. Whether it be having to buy $40 worth of reeds bimonthly or having to sit through an ungodly long sports event in the pep band, we know the struggle of being in the band. So here are 7 realities that band kids face at one point in their musical careers, as told by the ever iconic “The Office”.
1. When there’s only 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter of the football game but the coach calls a timeout every 10 seconds and you’re there for another 25 minutes.
2. When the concert is in 2 days but your solo in the beginning of the song still sounds awful and the conductor won’t let the other flutist play it.
3. When you’re forced to perform at the local Halloween parade but ¾ of the band doesn’t show up and everyone is salty.
4. When the 2 kids in the back row have been flirting for 3 months and it finally gets out that they are dating.
5. When someone finds out you're in the band and begins to say, “This one time, at band camp…”
6. When the conductor offers up the leftovers from last nights concerts bake sale but the options are less than satisfactory. 
7. But when you step on the stage for the last time to play your last concert you can’t help but get all the feels.
