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