UNIFORM, Concert

Concert Band: A tuxedo shirt with a stupid bow tie that you want to kill by the end of the concert; step on it and watch it get all deranged. This is for both males and females. Symphony Band: Nobody really has any uniforms because they were stolen so they have to go bug the orchestra to use theirs so they don't look like idiots. The girls wear the big, oversized, puffy dresses while the guys wear full tuxedos (or try to find pieces to them).

UNIFORM, Marching

Black overalls that dont fit and a jacket of which the arms are too short and your wrists stick three or four inches out. Two braids that go around the shoulder. Black gloves and black Drill Masters complete the set up. And helmets with plumes to add the finishing touch. The seiors get fish eyes to complete the set up.

UNIFORM, Jazz

All black.

VALVE

A key object on most brass instruments that sticks only during important performances and solos.

VALVE OIL

Exquisitely tasteful with a twist of lemon. A form of currency for brass players. Most important ingredient to a beverage known as The Blue Juice.

VIBES

A frequent occurrence after long exposure to fellow Band Geeks during intense competitions or rehearsals, usually resulting in obsessive-compulsive behavior directed towards the band. Known effects are few and are rarely, if ever, reversible. Believed by some to be a sign of mental illness. Scientists are stumped, and frankly, don't care why it occurs.

VIBRAPHONE

The instrument that tipped over in the instrument trailer in which the surface was scratched and a pipe was bent.

VISUAL

A way of keeping marching band members busy during a show. Extra credit received if used against an on-field judge.

WANNABE BAND GEEK

Someone who hangs out with true band geeks.

WATER BREAK

An excuse for doing headstands on the field or playing hacky-sack. And is another way for seniors to show their seniority.

WEEBLES

An act of rolling around on the ground as an exercise. Sophomores forced to do this act in the morning while the grass is still wet.

WOODWINDS

1. A true sign that God has a sense of humor.
2. A biological mistake.

YARD LINES

1. Painted in one direction for the director to see on the scaffold but not painted in the other direction so the band who is facing the other way cant see.

2. The unit of measurement of band geeks

YELLING

An expressive way of trying to prove that one is more committed than the next person. This is a self-destructive way of spending any rehearsal, yet we seem to continue in this practice more and more. This is often connected with "the vibe" and being intense.