[Polpolion]

I signed up for the High-School Marching Band, and in addition to the compitions we do, we get to go on many, many parades. Monday, at least in the U.S., will be Memorial Day. I have to get up at 5:30 am or so to get ready to hold a 10 or so pound saxaphone, supported completly by my arms, while marching in-step for a mile or so. It dosn't seem like much, but try doing it in 80 degree weather (Farenhiet, obviously), while wearing big heavy dark uniforms. Last year, 21 members fainted while playing the Star Spangled Banner or while marching. Please wish me luck so I won't be an idio-- an idiot who faints.

* goes off humming drum cadence

[Ford Prefect]

God I hated doing that **** in high school. I resented having to give myself to the fascist propaganda machine in exchange for the opportunity to play in a musical ensemble.

Needless to say, college is a vast improvement.

[redsniper]

Bah! I've been in the marching band for all four years of high school. I play saxophone too and it's not that heavy, just get a neckstrap. 80 F is pansy heat; we had parades and practices in 90-100 degree weather. Just be smart: drink a lot of water and wear a hat and you'll be fine. Only the morons who don't drink anything could pass out, which I don't see how you could do at all in 80 degree weather.

[Nuclear1]

I resented having to give myself to the fascist propaganda machine in exchange for the opportunity to play in a musical ensemble.

Seriously? A day honoring fallen American soldiers is considered a part of facist propaganda? Oh my, then...

[Polpolion]

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If your arm dosen't get tired, you either stand funny or have a REALLY good neckstrap.

[Kernal]

Man band was fun. 
I play saxophone too sizzler. Do you play a Barri because I`m pretty my Alto doesn`t way 15 pounds.

good luck man.
(gives sizzle the respect knuckles)

[redsniper]

well yeah, it gets tired after a while, especially my right thumb. still, you could be playing sousaphone instead.
EDIT: actually, I weighed my alto one time and it was about 12.5 lbs. Kind of a lot to be hanging from your neck.

[Polpolion]

I play alto. I'm pretty sure it didn't weigh that much, but I remember carring the case to school and not baing able to move my hand without hurting it for about 5 minutes after putting the case down.

Man, my case is HUGE (for an alto, at least).


What school did you guys play at? I'm at P-CEP. (yay!)

[Kernal]

actually, I weighed my alto one time and it was about 12.5 lbs. Kind of a lot to be hanging from your neck.

Really?
(goes upstairs to check)

[Nuclear1]

EDIT: actually, I weighed my alto one time and it was about 12.5 lbs. Kind of a lot to be hanging from your neck.

It's statements like these that make me glad I'm in the drumline instead.

Good luck, sizzler. Sounds like fun.

[redsniper]

Columbus (TX) High School, which I just graduated from a few hours ago.

[Kernal]

Ft. zumwalt (M0) West High

Good job Redsniper.
(Gives Redsniper the respect knuckles)

[Mefustae]

EDIT: actually, I weighed my alto one time and it was about 12.5 lbs. Kind of a lot to be hanging from your neck.

It's statements like these that make me glad I learned the Oboe and am thus exempt from Marching Band.

[Polpolion]

EDIT: actually, I weighed my alto one time and it was about 12.5 lbs. Kind of a lot to be hanging from your neck.

It's statements like these that make me glad I learned the Oboe and am thus exempt from Marching Band.

We once had an Acordian playing. I think it was two years ago or something. Mayby that show about Gypses.

[Mefustae]

Say what?! ...Do ...Do you even know what an Oboe is?

[Wild Fragaria]

I was in the high school marching band and I played trumpet   I always wanted to play flute but those stupid school band admins said I didn't have the lips for flute   

[Ford Prefect]

What a coinky-dink. I almost decided on the trumpet, but then changed my mind and picked the flute. Also, I think your band admins were full of ****. I've never heard of anyone not having proper lips for the flute.

The downside, of course, is that I do put up with a certain number of "skin flute" jokes every so often.

[Polpolion]

YAY! I wasn't one of those kids who keeled over! Haha! In fact, my section leader was one of the first to go! Hahaha!! Other than my reed beaking, and my extra one falling out of the bell, I did good!!

Also, what is your parade uniform? Ours is pretty much the same as show uniform (black long pants, heavy gray jacket), except with a heavy red & blue jacket instead of the other one. No hats, gloves, plumes ( ), ETC.

Say what?! ...Do ...Do you even know what an Oboe is?

It's like a clarinet, except with a double reed. And more pointy.

[Deepblue]

*did well*

/grammar nazi

[Wild Fragaria]

What a coinky-dink. I almost decided on the trumpet, but then changed my mind and picked the flute. Also, I think your band admins were full of ****. I've never heard of anyone not having proper lips for the flute.

The downside, of course, is that I do put up with a certain number of "skin flute" jokes every so often.

Those stupid nuts said my lips were too thick!  What a load of rubbish.  Anyway, I took lessons to learn Chinese flute later, which was a lot of fun

*Wondering how thesizzler is doing on the big parade day*