my name is josh
i love musicprobably the biggest band geek ever
someone who gives respect when i can
i am who i am u don't like it to bad
im am a nice guy
i like ppl who dont care wat i am but who i am
care and respect those who i care about
would die for a friend rather then see the suffer
like to make friends
like to help ppl in any way i can
i am a band geek
im in scouting
hmm dont know wat else 2 say
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Well your may be wondering what instruments i play well...
i can play well the tuba trumpet baritone trombone guitar (acoustic and electric) piano percussion (more then just the set)
flugle horn and french im trying to learn
i just love music too much lol
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Music, is the only thing everyone understands
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Top 10 Reasons to Date a Band Geek
1. We know the right rythm
2. We know the right way to finger.
3. It doesn't matter to us when we practice, day or night.
4. We know which buttons to press.
5. We've won medals and competitions for what we've done.
6. We know when and where to blow.
7. We know when to go loud and when to go soft.
8. We know when to speed up and slow down.
9. We can make beautiful music in groups.
10.We're not picky in what we "play".
Band Geek
Ah, here we see a herd of band geeks in their natural habitat: the
band field, commonly mis-labeled as the football field. Never make
this mistake within earshot of the band geek. Band geeks and football
players are natural enemies. Competition for territory is fierce. Band
geek herds normally win by sheer numbers, as football players tend to
keep their herds small in number. Band geeks herds have been known to
reach numbers of 150 or more.
The band geek is a complex and fascinating animal, capable of moving
at high speeds in unison to form complex and intricate shapes on the
fields, as well as producing amazing musical sounds. Herds of band
geeks will frequently gather on weekends to put on these displays,
coming from all over the area to participate and often waiting hours
at a time for their turn. Band geeks are best viewed during the fall
season when they gather with their individual herds to practice for
the regional gathering of the herds. Band geeks have been known to
migrate huge distances simply to attend these gatherings, known as
"tournaments" to the band geek.
Though the herds of band geeks move as a single unit, the herd is
actually made up of numerous subspecies of band geek. There are four
main classifications of band geek, each with its respective
subspecies. The classifications are: Percussion, Brass, Woodwind and
Pageantry, often called Color Guard.
The band geek herd is led by one to two alpha band geeks, typically
known as drum majors. The Drum Major may come from any known
subspecies. Unlike with other animals, the status of the Drum Major is
not determined by popularity, talent, or strength, but rather the odd
ability to wave their arms around for long periods of time. This is
their main function and they labor under the delusion that other
members of the herd are watching them.
The Percussion band geek falls into one of two subspecies: the
Drumline, made up of bass drums, quints, snares and sometimes cymbals,
and the Pit, so named because that is the place most of the band would
like to push them into. There are major differences between these two
subspecies. The Drumline takes part in forming the musical and visual
displays with the rest of the herd on the band field. They are the
beat of the band, often keeping tempo when the herd is practicing. The
pit, however, is stationary. They stay within a pack-rat like nest of
instruments, most commonly found just in front of the Drum Major.
Next we have the Brass classification, consisting of the Trumpet,
French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba subspecies. The Brass is
predominantly male, with the exception of the French Horns. The
Trumpets are the highest voice, often the largest of the brass
subspecies and quite frequently the most annoying. They spend most of
their time competing with one another to see who can play the loudest
or highest. Dynamic markings mean nothing to them. They play only loud
or ear shattering. The French Horns have a slightly lower voice and
are easier to tolerate than the Trumpet. They like to confuse other
members of the herd by calling themselves Mellophones. The Trombones,
by contrast, are nearly as annoying as the Trumpets. Their instrument
doubles as a weapon, so be wary of provoking them. Unlike other
species of brass, the Trombone has no valves. The typical Trombone
spends most of its time swapping dirty jokes with the Baritones or
fellow Trombones. The Baritones like to refer to themselves as
Euphoniums. No one quite knows why. They like to talk to the Trombones
without actually having to be one of them. Do not trust the Baritones.
They spend their time plotting the downfall of other sections so that
they can take over their solos. The tubas are the lowest voiced and
calmest of the brass classification. Carrying such a large instrument
will take the fight out of almost anyone. It is the dearest wish of
many to destroy the woodwind section, particularly the flutes, for
complaining about how heavy their tiny instruments are. Overall, the
brass section is responsible for most of the sound and mayhem within
the herd.
The woodwinds are natural enemies of the brass, despite being in the
same herd. The woodwinds are typically smaller, calmer, and more
maneuverable on the band field than the brass, yet typically cannot be
heard due to the overwhelming sound of the brass. The brass do
everything in their power to drown out the sound of the woodwinds.
Subspecies of the woodwind include the saxophone, clarinet, and flute.
Saxophone's are brass wannabe's. Their instrument is made of metal,
yet they are still classified as a woodwind. Some saxophones even go
so far as to stick close to the tubas during the musical displays,
despite the best efforts of the tubas to avoid them. The clarinets are
more tolerable than the saxophones. They tend to keep to themselves
and attract relatively little animosity from other members of the
herd. Many clarinets like to pretend they are really in the Pageantry
classification and spin their instruments in their hands, much to the
annoyance of other members of the herd. Keeping to themselves so much,
clarinets are widely considered to be the least sane species of band
geek. Finally, there are the flutes, the most enigmatic subspecies in
the herd. They are made of metal, like the saxophones, yet do not even
have a wooden reed to give them claim to being a woodwind. However,
due to the animosity harbored by the tubas, the brass refuses to
accept them as part of their group. The flutes are almost exclusively
female and generally disliked by every other subspecies of band geek.
The flute resembles a piece of plumbing and sounds like a dog whistle.
They are typically clueless as to the animosity of other members of
the herd and consider themselves to be the pinnacle of musical talent.
Lastly, we have the Pageantry. Like the flutes, they are almost
exclusively female, though males have been known to exist. Unlike the
rest of the herd, they produce no sound. The Pageantry typically
consists of Sabres, Rifles, and Flags. Sabres spin fake sword like
objects and rifles spin large, fake guns. Why they find this
entertaining is a mystery to the rest of the band geek herd. The flags
spin and throw colorful banners as part of a display understood only
by other Pageantry members. The woodwinds, percussion, and brass do
not consider them to be true members of the herd because they produce
no sound, but let them think they are in the herd.
The behavior of the band geek varies depending on the age of the
individual. The youngest is known as the Freshman. Freshmen consider
themselves to be the experts of the herd and have no problem telling
others this. Freshmen are frequently the targets of a ritual known as
"trash-canning," performed whenever the upperclassmen are bored. The
next age is the sophomore, typically made up of those who managed to
live through their freshman year. Slightly more mature than the
freshmen, they have finally learned that they are not the smartest
members of the herd. Next are the Juniors. They try to hang around the
seniors, act as immature as the sophomores and are responsible for
most of the pranks committed within the herd. Lastly, the seniors, the
oldest members of the herd. Seniors know everything about band. Never
question this. Seniors spend a majority of their time keeping the
freshmen in line and reminiscing about past field shows, usually
finishing by saying the freshmen aren't nearly as good as they were.
The language of the band geek is unlike any other. While some of it
resembles English, some words are known only to the band geek, such as
Sectionals, Tempo, Horn flash, and Drill Charts. Conversely, some
words in English are completely unknown to the band geek, words like
Free Time, Individuality, and Lives. A majority of communication,
however, is non-verbal and comes in the form of music produced by the
instruments of the band geeks.
In conclusion, the band geek is a fascinating individual worthy of
further study, particularly for its complex social structure within
the herd and its ability to produce intricate and well practiced
musical and visual displays.
MORE BAND
You know you're a band geek if...
1. Band is your favorite sport.
2. You hum band songs in other classes.
3. You've ever done roll-step while walking with a full plate or glass to keep things from spilling.
4. You've never been on a Friday night date, thanks to the football games.
5. You walk in step with any music you hear.
6. A snake is a favorite activity, not an animal.
7. You would never go to a football game if not for band.
8. "Hey Baby" really is the only pick-up line you know.
9. You hear the phrase "tongue harder" on a regular basis.
10. You know that "one more time" actually means "four or five more times".
11. You can't watch Pirates of the Caribbean without wondering what formation you should be in.
12. It bothers you when the person walking next to you isn't in step.
13. Your band director's phone number is on speed dial.
14. When you retell some of your favorite memories of summer, you start with the phrase, "This one time at band camp..." and mean it.
15. All your friends are in band.
16. You've actually been to band camp and consider it the highlight of your summer.
17. You know how to play 10 popular-stand tunes, but know the words to none of them.
18. You point out key changes and dynamics when you listen to the radio.
19. You've never had to pay to get into a football/basketball game.
20. You've never sat in your class section at a pep rally because you're always playing.
21. You start humming a showtune from three years ago and your friends join in with their respective parts.
22. You listen to band demo CDs in your car.
23. You know that "push in" and "pull out" are regular tuning phrases and are in no way sexual.
24. You see no pervertedness in the words tongueing, blowing, and fingering.
25. You are late for band because you were at another band rehersal.
26. You think there should be horn pops in symphonic band. (for marching band geeks)
27. You laugh at all of these because you know they're all true.
28. You realize you are out of step with the song in your head and you adjust your step.
29. You have constant arguments as to why your instrument is better.
30. You insist (no, KNOW) marching band is more physically and mentally taxing than football.
31. Even after you graduate, you still go to every competiton and sit with the band.
32. Someone asks you who your favorite band is and you say "High school or college? DCI? Which division? I, II or III?"
33. You have a mnemonic for the different modes... "I Don't Punch Like Muhammad A-Li" (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian).
34. The entire floor of your trunk is littered with sheet music.
35. You're walking to class to the tempo of the ballad, the late bell rings, and you suddenly walk to tempo of the 3rd movement.
36. You carry a metronome in your pocket.
37. You feel the overwhelming compulsion to tap out a drum cadence on the nearest hard surface, even if that means tapping it out on the stranger standing next to you.
38. You know what it's like to have a mouthpiece frozen to your lips.
39. You know just how many people can fit into a band locker (from experience).
40. You get upset when an audience can't clap in time or on the right beats.
41. You use the excuse, "I can't, I have rehearsal" more than five times a week.
42. You can tell what someone plays just by looking at them.
43. You only know how football is played because
you are forced to sit through the games.
44. You know your school song by heart, backwards, in the dark, sleeping, and in every key because you have played it so many times.
45. When you hear a school with the same fight song, you want to join in and play.
46. You can look at a little kid and guess what instrument they are going to eventually play... and guess right.
47. You get excited when you hear songs in movies that your jazz band or any other band played.
48. You automatically go to attention when you hear a whistle...including the ref's.
49. You continue doing band in college even if you are not majoring in music.
50. You get annoyed when you are listening to the radio and the car's blinker is not in sync with the beat of the music.
51. You subdivide into 8ths, 16ths, triplets, and quintuplets a turning signal, walk pace, song on the radio, or just about anything that keeps time.
52. You once drove back to your house going 60 mph because you forgot your music, or part of your uniform, or other essential item, before a practice or concert or competition.
53. You describe distance in 8-to-5 steps.
54. Someone threatening to kick your instrument is worse than someone threatening to kick you.
55. You have a favorite key and/or time signature.
56. You listen to a song and think about how cool it would be to arrange it for a field show.
57. You only date people who are in the band (or orchestra or choir).
58. You have most, if not all, of the songs your band(s) has ever played on your MP3 player.
59. You've ever suggested having a lock-in in the band hall.
60. 95% of your pictures in your scrapbook or photo album are pictures of things you did with the band.
61. When your friends call you a band geek, you don't deny it, and in fact, take it as a compliment.
62. You've ever tripped with your instrument and sacrificed your body to protect your horn.
63. You tap your foot to elevator music and the radio.
64. You don't go home on the day of a football game.
65. Your band locker is your personal space for anything and everything.
66. You rarely see your family during the fall because you are always doing marching band things.
67. When you're walking along with a friend, you automatically get in step and in time with their footsteps.
68. Your marching show is your ring tone.
69. You skip other classes due to weather, but then go to band.
70. You hear a slight beat and rhythm to everything around you... i.e., the air conditioner, the fan, the pencil scribble sound, and the squeaky desk.
71. You like the way reeds taste.
72. You wonder what it would be like to play the music in basically every movie you watch.
73. You can listen to a song and figure out the time signature, and often consult with other bandies who are doing the same thing at the same time.
74. You trade instruments when there's a substitute teacher for band class.
75. You've learned the hard way not to walk through the brass section without shoes.
76. You know that getting to a band event early means you're on time, on time means you're late, and late means you're in trouble.
The saddest part is all but 3 of these r true for me
