#highschoolmarchingband

[carolina-mic]

Ran across this while cleaning today...yes I was a full blown band nerd...loved it! - - #onetimeatbandcamp #bandcamp #marchingband #highschoolmarchingband #scarletregiment #camdenhighschool #letterjacket https://www.instagram.com/p/CU50voiFoIi/?utm_medium=tumblr

[emmanuel-rivera-music]

My little tribute to this marching band season. This was the start of it all. High school marching band. Although I started playing trumpet in 5th grade, high school is where I learned how to become a professional. I was pushed not only to become a great marcher but also a great trumpet player and leader. Not gonna lie, I busted my butt to become 1st chair. In my freshman year I picked up the baritone because there were no spots available for trumpet. Fun instrument. Learned how to read bass clef because of it. Did marching band all 4 years. Still remember like it was yesterday. #marchingband #trumpet #highschoolmarchingband https://www.instagram.com/p/B25LGN1gvld/?igshid=129pjbjtzk4lh

[smokeyyquartz-blog]

Here’s to never growing up. . The Homecoming game is always a lot of fun. Thanks for letting me play with you guys again :) the performance was amazing and I’m so excited to come see the rest of the bands perform. you guys have improved so much and I can only imagine the how great you guys will sound. . Ain’t a damn thing I wouldn’t do for you guys. . #bandkids #marchingband #highschool #highschoolmarchingband #homecoming #igers #fun #smile #igdaily #follow #snapchatfilter #iphone #iphonegang #iphone7plus (at Westminster High School) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2r42D5H5c0/?igshid=1ceyey0ydrsgr

[smokeyyquartz-blog]

there are a bunch more kids that are missing but hi these guys are the reason i don’t go through with killing myself. i never ever ever get along with people my age. most of my friends are underclassmen and juniors lol. and not be sappy or anything but ALL of my sophomores make me feel like i actually belong here. from their comforting actions after stupid girls body/slut shame me to them helping me get my priorities straight. leaving them behind this is year is going to be the worst thing that’s happened to me thus far. i’m going to miss their smiles, jokes, their warm and welcoming energy. i’m so proud of how far they’ve come and i cant wait to see the people their going to be. i hope they know that i’ll always be their band mom and no matter what happens i’m always going to be here to protect them and love them. thank u guys for saving my life❤️ i luv u . . #lifeisworthliving #bandmom #marchingbandsenior #highschool #highschoolmarchingband #thankyou #savingmylife #bestkidsever #highschoolmemories #imcrying (at Westminster High School) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv8NoRVB4qE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ijpajf1x3y7l

[fugandhi]

Unfortunately these things do happen - Dear God.

[legendinmyhead]

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If anyone ever gets the chance to jump the fence and run through a high school game uninvited DO IT! Lol I got that flag just to do it unannounced lol #creativeashland #ashlandhighschool #ashlandohio #highschoolmarchingband #highschoolfootball #gatecrasher #spiritflag #flagcenter (at Ashland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnL5RTgjGYK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uddnonhvw9qm

[thompsonspass]

This time of year doesn’t afford me much opportunity for shop time. It is marching band season, and as a volunteer parent, August through November is usually a blackout period in my schedule. But that doesn’t mean I don’t get to make stuff. Part 1 of this year’s prop build is a tubulum, a pvc pipe instrument a la Blue Man Group. Actually, there will be 3 of them. First unit is done and dry fit. #marchingband #highschoolmarchingband #propbuilder #propcrew #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

[fugandhi]

Yes these things do happen and Yes I’ve seen people almost get completely tackled or slammed into while running rehearsals or even during shows (I’ve had a handful of personal accounts and I even recall having to go to the medical area that was designated for like injured DCI members when I was at a finals in 2002; not kidding - it was so surreal).

Horror stories, people, horror stories (If you’ve marched you know what I’m talkin’ about - I’m sure others could think back to those OHMYGOD moments of their own).

When you fall, you gotta just do what you gotta do to get back up and keep the show moving (unless of course if you’re physically at the point where your body won’t allow that to happen). It’s all about the Recovery - and I think that lesson can be applied to life in a nutshell. We may all fall, get hurt, beat up, cut up, whatever the case may be - but it’s how well we can recover that will determine our overall resilience (or overall ability to adapt).

This video hurts me to watch it, but dang do I admire the heck out of these kids for getting back up and really pushing through. That’s true dedication.