Dot Charts(HOW THA FUCK DO U READ THEM!!)

Well i'm sure some of you have taken math since you were in first grade i'm just going to tell you its like finding coordinates of a candy shop on the worksheet with a clown on it. (X,Y) just remember that they should teach you how to read them tho. And if you still don't understand just ask your section leader or drum major for help. Or Billy Bob Joe who really doesn't pay attention but knows how.( Trombones I swear,I'm a trombone player so I can talk.)

BRASS ALL THE WAY

Pass Offs

Pass offs are when your director gives you a certain part of a song in you marching song and you have to pass it off that part by a certain day. But some people don't really attempt pass off so here's some advice on how to get pass offs done in time. Memorize your music play that part over and over again. And then see if you have memorized it and boom there you go. Or you could just not try...(I so didn't say that) But pass offs aren't that hard you just have to get the music down. You can do this. If you need any advice or anything don't be afraid to comment below I don't judge.

Solo and ensemble

Its solo time and its first time. I know its scary and nerve racking but its not that bad. I'm doing a class 1 solo by memorization this year and its actually easy. Just practice as much as you can and if you need help with a rhythm in your song just ask a band director for help. Go to the band hall early to get some help before people show up and distract him or her. Also lock yourself in the practice room with a recording of your solo listen too one part and try to play it. It really helps .

Woodwind Problems

Ok I noticed woodwinds have one problem that band directors get on the most and it is their reeds. I'm not even in that section and I know it happens a lot. And band directors go nuts when they see a reed that looks "Unacceptable". So how to fix that Always have extra reeds in your case or cork grease also and IT'S NOT LIP BALM! If you don't have any because reeds are expensive,Ask someone in your section if they have an extra reed and if they do say you'll replace it when you get more reeds.

Away Games (Time to turn up)

Away Games the time to meet other people like you...maybe...It's time to turn up! It's time to show the other band that you are better than them. To have an all out stand tune war. And to have fun with all of your band friends. But halftime is a serious matter it's time to turn down on talking but turn up on marching and playing. If you're nervous just breath and calm down do what you need to do on the field trust me it will feel like you never did it.

First Football...let the fun begin!

It's your first football, you're in your section and then you hear your band director yell a song name and CRAP YOU LOSE YOUR MUSIC! But there's a lot of things that can go wrong during or before or even after a football game for example what if your bus breaks down then you're going to be late to the game. What if you lose your music? Just relax...look off of someone elses music if its on the field just fake it and try to find your music or talk to a drum major or section leader about printing you some music. If the bus breaks down on the way they will figure something out just sit back and try to make it fun while they figure it out.tell cool stories or funny ones to your friends or to everyone. Like dude I was at lunch and someone was about to fight I was Said Sharkratchet no! Don't rub your ratchetness on her. I just made that up...Ew. But a lot of stuff can go wrong. Just go with it. #Ratchet #Ew #Football

So...Color Guard

So I knew It would be mean to leave out the color guard but i'm not in that and never will be. All I know is that there is Drama in color guard in ours because its all girls but heres a picture to make u laugh

Band Relationships and Crushes

So sometimes there is love in the air in a lot of places and one of those places is in the band hall. Some of these people are kind and loving people who want a relationship while some of them are people who just want to use you. Surprising band nerds gone wild. But most of the Band relationships don't last. Why? Because they're just like other relationships they don't work out and being in a band hall with people you have to see everyday and get dressed in front of the relationship will sometimes fade away. Also if your boyfriend/girlfriend is one of the people in charge of you it's like dating your boss. It's not as hot as it seems. I'm not telling you to not fall in love with anyone in band I'm just telling you things that happen most of the time. Some relationships last for a long time and it's the cutest and sweetest things to see.But you just have to work through the relationship. Now if you are seriously crushing on someone in band you might as well tell them. Don't think what if they don't like me back or I don't want to be rejected grow a pair and say I like you more than a friend. If they say they don't feel for you in that way it's they're lost just put your headphones in and listen to your favorite song on blast.And don't quit band just because they are there just walk around like I never needed you. You will get rejected a lot in life get used to it. Sometimes it's easy to deny your feelings than show them just go with the flow. #Loveisreal #Thisonetimeatbandcamp #Yourstrong

How To Survive Your First Time At Band Camp (Freshmeat this goes for you)

Ok I know you're probably acting like you're not scared but you probably are. Some of you might have siblings in the band with you, but you can't just be with them the whole time because they might not be in your section and if they are and they are your section leader hopefully it won't go bad because i know the feeling. When you walk into that band hall find an upperclassman you don't known and start a conversation they aren't that bad. Well...i'm not. Just be yourself. And be ready to do some icebreakers like 2 truths and a lie so be ready to talk. The first week is basically learning music and how to march. Also marching for the first time they are going to probably start with a simple forward march demonstration so don't stress it and if your band camp already started good luck and you got this. If it hasn't relax if your older sibling help you with marching early just ask. Oh one more thing don't be a total buttwipe to people if they are rude to you be like kermit and walk away. You're going to love band camp trust me on that. And later I will put up how to survive your first game. #Bandgeeksunite #Freshman #Everythingisawesome #legomovie

Countdown to Band Camp...

12 more days until the start of band camp. until the outdoor rehearsals and the playing. YAY!

20 facts about Bandnerd2016

1. I love Music 2.I have 3 siblings 3.I am in the 11th grade 4.1975 is a band i actually love 5.Chandelier by Sia is my favorite song right now 6.I'm in band 7.I hate broccoli 8.I like celery 9.I go to a library like everyday 10.I want to be a actress/ writer 11.I love making people smile 12.I like old Hip hop music 13.I am 16 years old 14.I like sam and cat 15.Liv and maddie is an awesome show 16.I cuss a lot 17.I live in texas 18.I'm into youtuber like shane gamboa and connor franta 19.Starbucks is my true love And last but not least.... 20. I am an independent black woman

RaNdOm QuOtEs

Somethings happiness takes a while to find -Unknown Waiting for you is like waiting for rain in this drought useless and disappointing -A Cinderella Story

School Schedule...Band Camp Calendar...Jeggings?

I got my my schedule for next year and its looks pretty decent but i have to change some things like regular spanish 3 to PAP spanish 3 and world history to PAP world history...yea i'm a overachiever. But at least everything else looks good from there but the band camp schedule. DUN DUN DUNNNNN. It's long and I can't go to the library that much and chill but they understand i'll be there when I get out of band camp. They can trust me on that that is my 2nd home and my "Moms" are there. AND MY JEGGINGS PROBLEM. My dad keeps trying to make me buy certain things from certain places but he doesn't understand me. He will never understand me. -Bandnerd2016

Band Camp is starting...(NOOOOOO!!!!!)

Band camp starts in a couple weeks and i'm not ready. I mean I have the best position ever (Drum Major), but it's the scariest thing to be. Why? because if you mess up your screwed there is no going back in time to change it. If you fall off a the podium during a football game everyone will laugh at you until you die probably. And the guy I sort of had feelings for would see too because HE"S IN THE BAND TOO! I think i'll make it next year without freaking out...hopefully -Bandnerd2016