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¾ TIME |
A way to keep the band continuously out of step. |
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7-11 |
The store, which supplies our stock of Slurpees.
Also supplies our continuous amounts of Mountain Dew. |
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80s HALFTIME SHOW |
The show our 2001 season was based on. A mix
match of songs that have no common theme (although the current director of the time says they did). |
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8-5 MARCHING |
The method used by band geeks to measure distances
between yard lines. This means 7 ½- 8 ¾ steps between 5 or so yards. |
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AIR |
The driving force behind brass instruments, but
generally lacks in woodwinds, therefore causing squeaks. |
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ALTO SAXOPHONE |
A musical instrument that plays very loud and
out of tune. All notes read a half step lower than is actually intended. |
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AMERICAN PIE |
This one time at band camp... |
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ARC |
A shape with between one and five corners and
one open side or a straight line. |
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ASSISTANT DRUM MAJOR |
Takes over for drum major when not available. Also called the Junior Drum Major. |
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ASTROTURF |
A substance that will never be in use by the
marching band because of lack of funds. |
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ATONAL |
A band sight-reading tonal music. |
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ATTENTION |
Standing still while not trying to smile or pass
out. |
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AUXILIARY |
See color guard and Poms. |
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BAIL |
That which one does on a wet field. Generally,
the person who bails (the bailer) winds up on the ground (the bailee). |
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BAND |
1. A group of people that spend at least three
years of their life deticated to band life. This leads to eventual corruption.
2. See Cult. |
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BAND CAMP |
A time of gathering between most band geeks (including
color guard and poms) for ten days during August where they teach the sophomores manners and sneak away for slurpees
(7-11, which brings together the biggest collection of 1's and quarters you've ever seen!). Also the time where drills are
learned. |
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BAND GEEK |
Someone who is very enthusiastic and involved
in band. Willing to give up all free time. |
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BAND MANAGERS |
Band geeks who dont consider band to be enough
so they work for the band. |
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BAND-O-RAMA |
The last performance of the marching season. |
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BAND PARENTS |
The only parents that a band geek sees between
August and December. The only reason the band is held together. |
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BAND PARTY |
A gathering of Band Geeks where they can play cards, complain about the latest performance and upcoming competitions. |
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BAND ROOM |
The gathering place for all those in band. Most
spend every spare second in this very sacred location. |
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BANDUS GEEKUS |
The sub-title of band members. |
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BARI-SAXOPHONE |
An Instrument for woodwind players who want to
play like a tuba. |
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BARITONE |
A device for doubling with trombones except using
the right notes. Also used for playing during silence. |
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BASS CLARINET |
A concert instrument that, when used properly,
is still not heard. |
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BASSOON |
An unusual hybrid between a bass clarinet and
oboe that remains unused in marching. |
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BATHROOM OF DOOM |
An object designed to really get to know the
people (and their characteristic smells) in the back of the bus. |
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BELL-FRONT INSTRUMENT |
These are directional instruments designed to
play extremely loud, although the marching baritone is the exception. |
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BI-SECTIONAL |
The term given to one who plays different instruments
for different ensembles. |
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BLACK PANTS |
An article of clothing that is worn to collect
mud during football games or competition. |
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BONFIRE |
A device that is essential in celebrating the
destruction of overdone music and drill charts such as Pomp and Cicumstance and American Salute. This is occomplished by running
out into the middle of the road with either matches or lights and buring the music as cars drive over the buring flames. |
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BOUNCIES |
A warm-up during band camp. If you screw up,
you run laps around the band. |
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BRAIN FART |
A mistake involving an escape of gaseous substances
from the head usually in conjunction with missing a set. |
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BRASS |
1. Metallic looking and sounding devices designed
to over-blow and blast.
2. Makes one wonder why it was invented in the
first place. |
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BRASS TREE |
A tree located near the marching field where
low brass members go after they utter the all-important meaning-of-life phrase: "I gotta go..." and where sectionals are held
during band camp. |
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BURN OUT |
When a bunch of band kids get all of their cars
in the band parking lot and do a bunch of burn out ticking off any teachers that are in ears range. |
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BUS |
1.A good way to get to know someone (nudge, nudge, wink, wink,
if you know what I mean), however the most painful way in the world to watch a movie.
2. Also known for the Bathroom of Doom. |
