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hi guys this is my first original post
so today I was in percussion ensemble for first period and we were working on individual stuff based on our worst instrument (ours was timpani bc we have never played it in our lives ever)
and we went to take a break and grab some water from our bag and we were talking to a friend while we did so and when we reached in there
“YYYEEEEEOOOOOOUUUUUCCCCHHHH”
worst papercut of my life.
I retract my hand and dear god why did it IMMEDIATELY start bleeding ok that’s gross ummmm
I went over to grab a paper towel and hold it over the cut and my band director was nearby
the following interaction ensued
me: [band director] I’m bleeding
band director, after a moment of just *staring* at me: …stop 😟
and I was just. what. absolutely hilarious in hindsight but in the moment I was so bewildered
he did not have any bandaids for me I had to walk to the clinic to get some
anyways that’s my band director story of the day thank u chat
Funny Tropes I came up with: Part 1
(If people want to use this trope, go right ahead. I just want the fic links. 😁)
Drum Major x First Snare
For those who aren’t in band, or know nothing of band, or specifically Marching Band, I’ll clue you in.
The Drum Major is the highest elected student leader in the Marching Band, organizing everything the directors aren’t, from Bus forms, to making sure everyone has their shit, to keeping people on task in rehearsal, with their most commonly known task being conducting the band. Usually there are about two in a marching band, but there can be up to about four, maybe five, though I’ve never personally seen five in a band. This person is reliable, usually pretty organized to an extent, responsible, and all that other stuff.
The First Snare is the person who is the student leader of the drum line. This person keeps the tempo, with the drum line helping the band itself keeping time and not tearing up the sound. From what I can tell, drum players are either very chill, go with the flow, or completely in, nothing else matters but the band. There is no in between, but character stuff is pretty easy to change so, do what you want. 😆
(Anyone in marching band, tell me if I’m wrong about anything from drum line or drum major stuff. I appreciate constructive criticism, thanks!)
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Now, hear me out. What got me thinking about this, is that to keep the tempo steady, the Drum Majors who are leading the band watch the First Snare’s feet and hands. Which is how the band keeps tempo so well, since the drum majors are in sync with what the drum line is doing. See where I’m going with this?? First Snare flirts with the Drum Major, or the other way around, and something happens, badda-bing badda-boom. ‘Parents’ of the band the rest of the year.
Also, both positions are usually occupied by seniors. Do with that what you will.
Examples of the Ships I Would Personally Use for This Trope
Destiel (Dean Winchester x Castiel / Supernatural)
> I would put Castiel as Drum Major, and Dean as First Snare, because I would like Sam as the supportive younger brother who also wants to join Marching Band/drum line when he gets to High School. (Also back problems Dean, so.) Also Gabe as one of the other section leaders makes me happy.
Percabeth (Percy Jackson x Anabeth Chase /PJO)
> I honestly think it would be fun to put Percy as the really chill Drum Major, and Annabeth as the no nonsense first snare, but do with that what you will.
Bagginshield (Bilbo Baggins x Thorin Oakenshield /The Hobbit)
> Modern AU Hobbit my beloved. Anyways, I’m not sure who I would put where, because on the one hand, no nonsense drum major Thorin who lightens up when he meets First Snare Bilbo who tells him off when he’s too stern with one of the freshmen. On the other hand, stern but kind drum major Bilbo who is way too easily flustered when it comes to first snare Thorin, and gets teased by his friends in the band. Either way, I’d absolutely love it.
Cool. If you want to write fics with this, I don’t care. Just tell me so I can read it. You have any questions about band dynamics or other sections, either google it or ask me. If you ask me, just comment and I’ll reply as soon as I can.
Enjoy the Trope!!
~Bookie
I don't know if any of you are in band but I was given "Flight of the Bumblebee" today
As a Trombone player
Send me your prayers. Please.
This literally made my day. When the drum banged and they fell down, oh man, I'm crying
if you’re having a bad day, here’s a cute little marching band
I had very little energybtoday, soooo injust did this verrryyyyy messy band AU Martin today, not broud of it, and it was drawn on my phone.. but it exists.. and it firsts the magtober prompt, ill probably redraw this when i have energy but heres this.
@emerald-emerlad
Are you a dot book because I’m not done with you yet😏 (Marching band rizz)
Doodle of Sans with a marching band uniform ^^ 💙
Alright so this reminded me of something so... STORYTIME during my freshman year of high school we were having sectionals during pratice one day and one of the flutes decited that it was a good idea to bring out some chocolate covered espresso beans that 'fun' idea ended with me dieing from laughter on the ground and the rest of the flutes bowing down to our section leader. And you know somethings bad if the tubas look at you weirdly.
We got tired so we sat down for our sectional. I guess the director noticed cuz this ended up on Facebook…