marching band quick tips:
don’t lock your knees
drink water. so much water
if someone is going to back into you, move your instrument off to the side of your head
run. run to where the staff says to go, run to reset, run to get water. run
make sure you have an inhaler if you need one, and that it’ll get you through the season
sunscreen everywhere all the time. this includes your ears
learn to quickly switch from having fun to being intensely focused
your uniform will probably have a pocket in the pants, jacket, or both. put a handwarmer in this pocket on cold show days. if you play brass you can put your mouthpiece in there when you’re not playing, and regardless of instrument, you’ll be glad to have it when you’re off the field
if you compete, be nice to the other bands. tell them good luck or if you thought their show was cool. whoop and cheer when they do something cool
thank the parents
always double and triple check that both of your shoes are in your uniform bag. you wouldn’t believe how many shoe issues my band had this season
always hang your uniform up correctly and neatly in your bag
make the best of it; fall in love
