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Welcome
To another band meme/ask blog.
I'm the head(and only) admin, LilFlute, welcome.
The ask box is always open, send confessions, memes, band secrets, tips for other, anything band related.
I'm a symphonic band flautist from Australia, doot doot my dude.
Hopefully I'll be able make some ๐ฅfire๐ฅ band memes for you all.
Always remember to look up at the conductor,
LilFlute
Listen I don't know what that is but it's concerning-
Flute vs Clarinet vs Oboe - What squeak makes you want to shove your head in a sand pit the most?
Flute: Fix your embouchure, fix your position, what ever you were doing wrong p l e a s e fix it.
Clarinet:
"It's probably my reed."
"Why you lyin... why you always lyin..."
Oboe: please stop summoning Satan, it's disturbing the flutes.
Piccolo:
My head was in the sand as soon as they pulled out a piccolo. We don't even have one in the band so I just avoid it.
- LilFlute
Flats vs Naturals
If you're someone with a terrible memory, you'll probably relate:
BD: Ok how many naturals in this? *one flat*
*insert forgetful flautist*: Uh...
BD: WE'VE BEEN OVER THIS FOR A YEAR-
Telling it how it is in a tiny regional concert band. We're trying I swear.
The lord is testing me.
Pop songs
Getting to play pop songs in band is the greatest thing.
Until everyone figured out that you've never heard the song before and are now a disgrace to humanity.
Performance Week
This week is SCARY.
The conductor gets terrifyingly particular about everything, everyone is on edge, and you all feel like breaking down into tears.
Isn't that f u n.
Send your stories!
Story submissions are welcomed here!! I love getting a laugh out of a good joke during band, or a prank played on the BD, just to name a few. Send 'em in!
Band Bus Story
This is a story of my own, since I don't have any submissions.
So, last year we tied first in a massive out of town competition, one that we thought we had no chance at winning, and on the way back to the hotel, we were all singing very loudly:
"WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, NO TIME FOR LOSERS, CAUSE WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!"
Greatest band bus ride ever honestly, sadly I don't have the videos any more, I checked.
Bigger Space and Better Subject Plz.
Going to a small public school so having a decent instrumental program? Lmao no.
EDUCATION SYSTEM PLEASE MAKE INSTRUMENTAL A PROPER SUBJECT AND NOT AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY US BANDIES DESERVE MORE.
Popular Pieces vs Set Pieces
You want to play that popular piece, with sections that you absolutely adore, but before that...
The set piece.
BAND BUS CHAOS [Part 2!]
So! The band bus post is in my top 5 most popular posts, so here's a pt. 2!
The bus ride back to the hotel once you've won a competition... don't we love those!
My band sings "WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!" really loudly! And everyone gets in on it!! It's one of the times where I really feel a part of the band, regardless of section, age, or chair, everyone has fun. Because we achieved that win! We did it together!! I wish I still had videos, but I think I deleted them. It really shows that we aren't just some teens smashed together to make invisible wiggly lines, we're a team! A team that can do anything if we try!
c o n f l i c t
I don't know if I'll be allowed to take my flute away with me on a six week trip.
I'm scared, I'll lose the minimal amount of technique I have.
help
COMPETITION TIIIME
So, for those of you who don't know, I live in a place thst doesn't have marching band, so I'm in my school's symphonic band. We have about... 35 people in the band? I think?
Our next event is this coming Thursday. The local Eisteddfod. We have a long-standing rivalry with one of the private schools in town, and we plan to kick ass this year, just as we did last year.
I am SO HYPED TO PERFORM!!
My Band Gear!!
Nobody asked for this post, but I wanna show off my minimal gear, so here goes nothing!
Obviously I've got my flute, I can't remember if I named her or not, but I think my friend suggested "Flutesica Tooting" (that, or I saw it on here somewhere). Either way, her name is Flutesica. Say hi to Flutesica! She's a Yamaha 221!
Lil clip-on tuner! It's kinda useless, since I have to play the note, then quickly look to see where I am, if I'm alone. I don't take it to my normal band rehearsals, since the school has a box of tuners that we all share, but it does the job when it's needed. It's great on band camp!
My flute stand! This is the second one I've ever had, I bought it last Saturday. The first one I got on my first High School Band Camp in 2016! The BD bought it for me, I felt very special ๐
If anyone wants to buy it, it's a BG Franck Bichon stand. It cost $14.95 AUD.
My case, and the case's case. Nothing much to say, it holds my cleaning cloth/rod, and polishing cloth.
And last, but not least, my band folder! The piece you see on the front is what I'm performing for a showcase this Friday! I'm so excited!!
And that's all! If you'd like to hear a clip of Shackelford, leave a comment or rb! Thanks for reading!
-LilFlute
WOOHOO!
We went to the local eisteddfod last night, and out of three bands, we got second place! The other two bands were from the same school (our rival school), so I'm really happy that we managed to best one of them!!
And tonight... is Showcase. I'm kinda scared?? I'm playing a solo!! Hhhhh. Shackelford Banks means a lot to me, I hope I can pull it off!!
Happy New Year
I just realised that I've been dead for like, a month now? Lmao sorry. I'll get back to posting when school goes back (28th)!
"You're within stabbing distance."
- BD, to a poor 1st flute
We're going back to band rehearsals!! Starting off with sectionals, until the restrictions allow for all 51 of us back in the drama room/band room. I'm excited!!
Something I never thought I'd discuss at work: Oboes
Something I discused at work last night: Oboes
The conversation was so cursed good lord.