EARLY

To never be. Reasoning: To be early is to be on time, while to be on time is to be late, but to be late is to never be. Following this through early is to never be.

ECHO

What a band geek should hear after a good cut-off. I'm not sure what it sounds like, though, so I can't explain it.

EGO

See Trumpet.

EUCHRE

A card game band geek compulsively plays at ever chance they get. Been known to cause disorders and erratic behavior.

EXPONENTIAL GROWTH

The mathematical reasoning behind the fact that when one flute graduates, two new sophomores take their place.

F AROUND THE ROOM

A warm-up during concert season where one instrument will hold the pitch of F natural while each section tries to match it within 4 counts. Dissonance is always found in the Alto saxes and sometimes harmony is found within the trumpet section.

FACIST

Another name for our Band Dir... umm yeah.

F.C.P.L.

A brass dynamic marking that stands for "Forget Control - Play Loud!"

FESTIVAL

A stressful time for the band and even more for the director. This is the period of time you stay from the conductor and know your music!

FIELD

100 yards in length, this is a wide expanse of mud on which bands perform. Contained within the area of this expanse are occasional patches of grass.

FIRE HAZZARD

A dried out Christmas tree in the band room; clothes by the heater; outdated facilities.

FITE SONG

The one song that you can play in your sleep but dont know the words to.

FLAG

The device that is used to do bodily harm to the instrumentalists that are marching.

FLAGGOT

The term used for members of the color guard.

FLUTE

An un-tuned device for people who want to be in the band who have weak arms and don't wish to be heard.

FOOD

"Fuel" for band geeks. Is an attacker of uniforms, but can still be eaten (in secrecy) in this state of being.

FOOTBALL TEAM

The main reason the band can't always use the marching field.

FORKING

Lots and lots of forks in ones yard.

FORMER BAND GEEK

The name given to a person who was in band, quit, and now returns (usually with food) to rehearsals to watch just for fun.

FORTE

The lowest dynamic marking a brass instrument can play at.

FRENCH HORN

Only brass instrument that is played with left hand. Involves strings in conjunction with valves and an impossibility to play fast or loud.

FULL UNIFORM

A form of torture consisting of black Urkel pants, a heavy wool jacket, a choking ugly helmet (with that strikingly beautiful yet flammable plume).

FUND-RAISERS

Opportunities provided throughout the year for the adult staff to yell at band members while making a few extra bucks on the side.

GEEKDOM

The state of a band member who is willing to give up all free time during season.

GEEKISM

Something that is related to marching band which spontaneously happens (such as walking with friends down the hall in step or whistling warm-ups or scales without thinking about it).

GONG

A loud, large cymbal-like device. It is the goal of all good percussionists to break or crack this instrument in any way possible.

GRADUATED BAND GEEK

Someone who no longer attends the school or is over-age, He/She is no longer in the band.

GREEN COUCH, The

The couch that is found in the band directors office. Its the most ugliest couch but yet the most comfortable. The favorite place to have sections. Also a place to go when ill or when tired.