Fifty Signs You Love Band!

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