There's nothing I love better than a good marching band show. I'm sure you'd already guessed that, though. ;)
Anyways, if you know marching band, you know that there are many different types of shows. Some are alright; they carry a tune that you might find yourself whistling down the hallway, but you forget the tune after the season's over. Some shows are very boring. Shows that are named things like "The Color ____", "The Number _____", or something vague like "Away". When you hear one of those titles, you really have no clue where they could be going in the show with it. Like if a show was "The Color Green", they could be talking about grass, going eco-friendly, kiwis, life in general, slime, or maybe even mold. Who knows?
Anyways, the point is, no one wants to hear their directer announce the theme as being one of those lame themes.
Now, I haven't talked about a special kind of show. That's right, the EPIC kind. This breed of band shows is the kind every band kid dreams of. These shows have names like "The Phoenix", "Medieval Wars", etc. These are themes you can really get into, the music is awesome, and the shirts look absolutely great. EPIC themes are the ones you can brag about to band geeks from other schools and feel proud.
Here's what you don't want to happen when talking to a band geek from another school:
You: "Hey, your show was really cool! What was it called again? Adventure to.."
Them: "'Adventure to Earth's Core'! I don't remember what yours was.."
You: *pointing to shirt* "'Dark'. It's really... dark."
Them: "Yeah.. I'd assume so.."
You: "Well it sounds cool!" *tries to think of the melody*
Them: "Yeah I'm sure it does.."
*awkward pause*
You: *cough* "Uh, see ya round."
Them: "Yeah, probably not."
Totally suckish, right?
Here's what you want to happen when talking to a band geek from another school:
You: "Hey, your show was really cool! What was it called again? Adventure to.."
Them: "'Adventure to Earth's Core'! But yours was way better. It was 'Techno-Jungle', right?"
You: *pointing to shirt* "Yeah, it's really awesome to play!"
Them: "Yeah, I'd assume so!"
You: *Sings the melody*
Them: "I wish I could see it again!" *starts humming the melody too*
You: "Oh dang, I've got to go! See ya round?"
Them: "Yeah, I'm sure!"
This is why a good show is so important. So if there are any band directors out there reading this, please know that we band kids will have a much more fulfilling and exciting experience if you choose a theme of the EPIC breed!
~Remica
