The Official Marching Band/Concert Band Thread

Joel · #1 28th July 2005, 01:23 AM

Hey everyone! This were we talk about music we're playing in school college, etc. If you play any instrument and not in band thats fine too.

For thoughs of you in marching band, whats your music this year? Mines from the story West Side Story. Its kinda cool actually, but last year we played Pirates of the Caribbean and it was awesome.

What do you play?

I play trumpet.

hopeorpain · #2 28th July 2005, 02:07 AM

Nyaha

I don't know if this counts, but two years ago during freshman year I was in colorguard, which was part of marching band. I wonder if there are any others....interesting thread^^''

BTW, I quit because the teacher was a dictator, and the practices where tedious and 24/7 mostly

Joel · #3 28th July 2005, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hopeorpain

Nyaha

I don't know if this counts, but two years ago during freshman year I was in colorguard, which was part of marching band. I wonder if there are any others....interesting thread^^''

BTW, I quit because the teacher was a dictator, and the practices where tedious and 24/7 mostly

If my 6th grade band teacher was tellin me how to march, I would've done the smae thing.

p3ayu · #4 28th July 2005, 03:35 PM

I was in marching band this past year. I won't be in it this year though because I wanted to take a Japanese class (I had no time in my schedule for band). I play clarinet^^

littlefairyfromnam · #5 28th July 2005, 05:46 PM

I play(ed) tuba. There was no marching band for me because the sousafone fell through my shoulders. I'm kinda small... I didn't play last year because of courseload, but my college has no tuba players. So... I'm hoping to get a new shiny tuba out of them.
It's almost like blackmale. I like it.

Mirai Noah · #6 28th July 2005, 06:36 PM

I was in concert band in middle school, but my high school only had a marching band, and I'm not into marching (sorry!).

However, I'm hoping to join my university's orchestra this year! I play flute. I used to be able to play the piccolo and could play oboe a little, but I haven't played those in a long time.

**Corybobory** · #7 28th July 2005, 06:40 PM

I played clarinet for 5 years and then switched to bassoon (big mistake). It was just concert band, no marching or funny uniforms... we played some good songs though. Does anyone know "Chaos to the birth of a dying star"? We played it at a competition in San Fransisco and got... well not first. Haha. But the trip was amazing.

Joel · #8 28th July 2005, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Corybobory

I played clarinet for 5 years and then switched to bassoon (big mistake). It was just concert band, no marching or funny uniforms... we played some good songs though. Does anyone know "Chaos to the birth of a dying star"? We played it at a competition in San Fransisco and got... well not first. Haha. But the trip was amazing.

never heard of it... but band trips are fuuuuuuuuun!

lol

**Corybobory** · #9 28th July 2005, 06:53 PM

I know, it's seriously the best part of band!! We had two busses full of people drive from Vancouver to San Fransisco and back! Great fun!

acimahs · #10 29th July 2005, 04:14 AM

i was in marching band from the 9th -11th grade.......i played clairnet,xlyophone,baritone saxophone,chimes,marimbe,belles,tuba and bass clairnet......but i mostly play the cairnet..i've been playing that ever since i was in the 5th grade......as a matter of fact i still play my clairnet i even named him (yes it's a he) his name is vito and his name is engraved in gold on every part of him except the mouth pice.....

acimahs:i just love you vito...you and i make beautiful music together
vito:♪♪.......♪♪♪♪.....♪♪♪♪♪♪

**Corybobory** · #11 29th July 2005, 06:16 AM

OH MY GOD MY CLARINET IS NAMED VITO TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[edit] except I sais mine was a girl! lol

We should set our clarinets up on a blind date... My Vito will show off her snazzy case, covered with fruit stickers off all kinds in hoped of impressing her Vito twin and getting him to like her.

greggerz189 · #12 29th July 2005, 06:47 AM

I used to be in my middle school's marching band. My eighth grade year we took Grand Sweepstakes in everything. ^_^ Good memories. I can't do Marching Band anymore because IB takes up all my time... >,< I was a flag...because I play piano and that's not quite a Marching Band instrument! XD But yeah, Marching band!! Yay!

emi♡ · #13 2nd August 2005, 11:45 AM

I play flute at Tulare Western, this year we're playing Virtruvian Man, based on Da Vinci i guess...last year we played Mask of Zorro...that one was cool!!!

acimahs · #14 2nd October 2005, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Corybobory

OH MY GOD MY CLARINET IS NAMED VITO TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[edit] except I sais mine was a girl! lol

We should set our clarinets up on a blind date... My Vito will show off her snazzy case, covered with fruit stickers off all kinds in hoped of impressing her Vito twin and getting him to like her.

wow i for got about this thread......

lol......i think vito is a lil shy around people when he is not around his brother Hammond"(organ)

yami_kanashii · #15 3rd October 2005, 03:07 AM

I'm still in high school and I play in the school concert band; senior, junior and jazz

There is no marching band but it sounds really cooooooool!

I play the alto, tenor and baritone saxophone. But I play with alto more because I've played it since grade 7

What's really weird is that I call my sax Vito too

But only because it's made from a company or industry that makes instruments called Vito

acimahs · #16 3rd October 2005, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by yami_kanashii

What's really weird is that I call my sax Vito too

But only because it's made from a company or industry that makes instruments called Vito

yea thats y i call mine vito 2......

emi♡ · #17 3rd October 2005, 07:34 AM

AHHH! Yesterday we had an eight-hour practice...which i know is usual for Drumcorp, BUT NOT FOR US!!! my legs are sore...and this morning we had to do the Porteguese Parade...i know i spelled that wrong...

acimahs · #18 3rd October 2005, 02:22 PM

i hate marching in parades....i like marching on the field better

Yarumi · #19 5th October 2005, 03:38 PM

omg! aweosme thread! I do colorguard... but not the color guard you think... ours are very competitive... We've done World Championships and everything... I've even made finals! more tha once

But now I am graduated... *sigh* and have to be in independent groups...

Anyone trying out for Drum Corps? It will be my last year for Phantom Regiment... and since 'The Sage' is the new instructor there, I shall try-out

Anyone else trying out?

What about winterguard? I wanted to try out for Pride of Cincinnati so BAD this year, but it's too far a drive, when I move next year I will be closer to at least try-out!