Marching band is the dorkiest thing you could do, but it's something that changes a lot of people. Your band is basically like your family -- but others see it as a really confusing, awkward cult.
1. Do you get hot in your uniforms?
Yes. You feel no draft during the summer and it provides no heat in November. However, we look pretty BA in them, so I’ll deal with it.
2. Did you see that Michael Jackson tribute Ohio State did?
Yes, I did. I think everyone who has a Facebook has seen that video.
3. LOL so is it true what they say about band camp?
If I hear ‘One time at band camp…’ one more time, I'm going to lose it.
Alternative answer: It depends, ask the percussionists, they would know.
4. Can I play your instrument?
No, I will not let you put your bacteria-filled mouth on my beautiful new reed.
5. What drum does the drum major play?
I don’t really have a sassy answer for this, I kinda just explain it.
6. How do you remember to make the shapes?
You don’t. You just march in a certain direction during a show and hope for the best.
7. Wait, you have to remember how to make the shapes AND remember the music?
Yeah, we do. Honestly, even if you tried to forget your music, it’ll be impossible because of all. The. Reps.
8. Can I play your drum?
“Oh yeah man, I’m a bit of a drummer myself. Just hand over the sticks, dude.” No. Just no.
9. Isn’t it just like walking?
You don’t get calves like these from ‘just walking.’
10. Who are those flag twirlers?
They are not flag twirlers, they are the fierce color guard. I advise you to stay away from them, they’re pretty BA. They will toss a 32, backflip over you and land in a split, catching in between their butt cheeks.
11. Why do they have guns and swords?
Because they’re BA, that’s why.
12. Do you ever pretend to fight with the guns and swords?
Not often, but yeah. It’s kinda hard not to.
13. Why does that person wave their hands?
Honestly, I don’t know either. It’s not like anyone watches the drum major anyway.
14. If you complain all the time, why do you still do it?
My friend, it’s a lot more complicated than that. I complain all the time because we never get any water breaks, I’m tortured with show tunes stuck in my head, and I never have a social life outside of band. But if we’re going to be honest, I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
