Marching Band Ode

[saxybandgal14]

~What is marching band season?~

sweat
blood
tears
pain
friendship
jokes
crushes
extreme heat
extreme cold
sunburns....
sunscreen
parties
buses
uniforms that Never Ever fit right
shakos and plumes
arguments
fatigue
nerves
sleep
Orestimba
Band Camp
practice
sectionals
running block
eights and eights (forward and back)
"dressing"
evil section leaders/instructors
changing on the bus
giggling
holding hands
soreness
drill sets
chaos
pride
being humbled
props
physical strength
mental strength
tan lines
water
missing uniform articles........at out of town shows
band boosters
parents-and their support
cheering
frozen fingers
drama
championships
canceled shows
cold bleachers
physical ailments
instrument damage
inside jokes
watching for flying flags/rifles/sabers
pre-show preperation
tic-tacs (lol flute friends)
prayers
faith
belief
knowledge
dedication

come to think of it i really really miss marching band too!!!