You KNOW that Bubba's on here...

[Gungawoman]

(10-05-2011 11:42 AM)Gnawin Nawlins Wrote:  

(10-05-2011 11:09 AM)VincentUlyssis Wrote:  MMMMM yum, I wish I had some now!

Marching Band is a cultish activity. It took me awhile to "get it." I think I do now, but I could never have done what those kids do. Incredible commitment!

Nettie,
are you allergic to chocolate or chili sauce?

VU you think the marching band thing takes commitment on TV during games, practice, etc...try watching those poor kids at a Mardi Gras parade, carrying their heavy racks of drums, tubas, etc. and tack on a 8-10 mile parade route! I'd pass out before we rounded the first corner!

My 1st marching band gig was a halftime for an LA Rams/Pittsburgh Steelers game. Fun. In my Junior year we were invited to march in the Rose Parade. Everyone was so excited-it was like the Holy Grail of Parades. Then we found out that the band director turned down the invite because he thought the 5 mile route was "too long" for us to march. We nearly lynched him. He didn't last long at our school.....