Owning And Caring For Your Band/Theatre Kid

Are you a Band kid looking to own your own weird little ball of emotions that is a theatre kid? Or a Theatre kid trying to figure out how to attain the attention of one of those rad but kind of scary Band kids? Well then this is the blog for you! We're a blog dedicated to showing you the ropes of owning and caring for your own little weirdo! Kinda like a pet but no shed fur everywhere and no potty training required! (This blog is run by two muns, the Theatre kid Mun Saki/Gabby and the Band kid Mun Spencer)

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A certain Mun *cough* Spencer *cough* needs to stop amping up my community college self because once again I'm sitting here like "I wanna attend JMU and I wanna try and be a Dukette like nooowww" when in all reality I have like two years to deal with my stuff here xD darn you Spencer!!!!! -Mun Gabby

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Whenever you're in a car by yourself

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When a cast/crew member who's been driving everyone crazy says they're going to quit if they don't get their way

Everyone’s like

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When you're working in the theatre and someone starts trying to tell you how to do your job

You’re like

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When a cast member says they're "just going to improv it"

Everyone else is like

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When there's a pause onstage and you can't remember whose line it is

You’re like

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Btw I miss you guys.:(

We miss you too bb like so so much!! 3 hopefully I'll see you at Neko though! -Mun Gabby

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Thankyou for the follow. (Btw I got my first part in a play! )

Yay baby you go!!! Mama is proud of you!

-Mun gabby

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How do I get the attention of a girl in drama club?

You know I’ll be honest this is a tough one because like, we’re all really different in what can catch our attention. I guess the first thing is always just trying to strike up conversation, figure out what her favorite plays or musicals are (and wowie if you can sing or play one of her favorite musical songs man you can potentially charm her socks off. Heck even just sending her the lyrics could work idk xD)I keep trying to think of how people have caught my attention and the attention of my friends and really it always starts with us just becoming friends first and being silly dorks together. Friendship is a marvelous thing. Or awkward romantic scenes. Yeah. That sometimes begins things. Or really bad puns man bad puns and intentionally bad pick up lines are the greatest

-Mun Gabby

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Why do drama kids get their feelings hurt so easily?

Well think about it for a second now, our entire thing is portraying characters either similar or completely different from ourselves, and being in tune with all kinds of emotions. In the acting world emotions are like the biggest thing, and a lot of us who are really serious about it act because it’s a way to become someone else and escape from the things we hate about ourselves or our lives for just a little while.

And then some of us are just pissy diaper babies about things who cause unnecessary drama and drive each other up the wall. Or down a flight of stairs eh heh….oh when people bring drama and drama club.

But yeah we’re just really emotional people so it’s a lot easier to hit a nerve with us and cause us to react badly or cry or get angry or whatever than I guess it is for like band kids? (Though Christ almighty I wish some drama kids or art kids would learn the two rules that prevent band kids from wanting to kill us being 1. DONT GO IN THE BAND ROOM IT IS THEIR TERRITORY JUST DONT GO IF YOU NEED TO ASK A THING DO IT FROM THE DOORWAY, and 2. DO NOT UDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE TOUCH THEIR INSTRUMENTS. I DONT CARE HOW MAD THEY MADE YOU. DONT. FUCKING. DO IT. You touch those instruments without their permission and fuck something up that’s the equivalent of letting someone try on your RENTED costume and ruining or ripping it or something or someone taking your expensive rented prop and BREAKING IT. ITS. EXPENSIVE. DONT. DO. IT.)-Mun Gabby

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Spencer, what reeds do you use?

3 1/2 Vandoren for concert band. 3 Rico Royal for marching bad. The few times I play jazz, 2 1/2 or 3 Rico just to give it an edgy sound. -Mun Spencer

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I'm a woodwind player, saxophone primarily, and I'd really like to learn a brass instrument. Which one do you suggest I try?

If you play alto, I would suggest mellophone or French Horn. They sound similar and you would probably be able to hear the pitches a little easier. If you play tenor or bari, low brass would be good for the same reason. I myself play bari sax primarily so picking up tuba has been fun. -Mun Spencer

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A Note From Wade the Tenor Saxophone

Good evening everyone,

My name is Wade. My mommy wanted me to talk to you guys about how to care for me and my brother and sister saxophones so I came up with this. I hope it's okay!

Please don't drop me. I dent easily and keys can come off! Set me down gently, especially on concrete or asphalt.

I have screws that sometimes come loose. Please don't get frustrated; it only takes a few seconds to re-tighten them. Although if you lose them, you have to buy replacements, sorry about that.

I can only do so much with a damaged reed. If your reed is nothing but a splinter, no amount of huffing and puffing or fussing at me is going to do anything. I'm sorry.

Please don't stack too much weight on my case. Even if you have a sturdy hard case, too much weight can hurt me.

Try not to let me get too wet. I don't do well in rain. Also, remember to use cleaning cloths! That's the proper way to bathe me.

Happy banding!

-Wade

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TELL SUNNY HIS OLD MARCHING BAND SAYS HELLO

Sunny Butt? Will do!! -Mun Spencer

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Tips to Stay Healthy During Marching Season

Hello, friends! The season of practices, games, and competitions is upon us! And while we're all super excited about it, let's not forget to take care of ourselves! Here are a few short ways to keep your body optimal:

Drink water. I cannot stress this enough! You need to stay hydrated. Gatorade and PowerAde can also aid hydration. If you feel thirsty, you're already dehydrated.

Wear sunglasses when it's bright. Looking at music or looking up at a director or drum major when it's very bright outside is damaging to your eyesight. Protect your eyes!

Wear earplugs. Your instrument can easily be louder than a roaring chainsaw (especially my brass players!). This is very damaging to your hearing.

If you need a brace, wear it. I don't care if it's not cute or cool or whatever. Your joints are more important than looks!

Don't be afraid to sit down. If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or on the verge of passing out, please sit down! It's not worth it to pass out on the field, friend.

If you get hurt, say something. A simple rolled ankle can quickly progress into something more if you continue to practice on it.

Eat. Try to have something in your stomach. If you practice really hard and your stomach is empty, there's a good chance you could vomit up your stomach acid.

Dress appropriately for the weather. Getting sick sucks!

Avoid dairy before practices and performances. Dairy ferments in your stomach and might cause you to vomit.

Stretch. Taking time to stretch really loosens the muscles and helps with quick direction changes and large steps.

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