Bandsman Bob

I am a serving bandsman in The Salvation Army. I love my fellow band members & this is just a bit of fun. Don't take it seriously! Oh & my name's not Bob.

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The reason the BM’s so keen on Zoom rehearsals? The mute button.

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I think I might actually be missing the baritones.

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Soprano spending the time before rehearsal giving playing tips to anyone not fast enough to escape.

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Soprano back from his 'Winter Break' this week. Principal Cornet dusts off earplugs.

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Tacet. An answer to prayer.

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There must be a list somewhere of items baritone players have to knock over on the way to their seats.

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Baritones just attempted double-tonguing. Horns drenched.

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In the Band Room we have a suggestion box; but it has a hole, so the suggestions fall straight through & land in the bin. Symbolic really.

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Sorry trombones, I think the percussionist might notice the sudden appearance of a drum shield right in front of him.

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Bandmaster raises baton, baritone player drops glasses, cornet player drop mute.

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Timpani: the big, round things behind the band - just the right height to lean on, to use as desks or to pile up song books on.

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Carolling a distant memory, Flugel players everywhere pack away their cornets for another 11 months. Happy New Year!

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Basses: the large dirty things hiding behind the horns.

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Tenor horns: the short dumpy ones under the Bandmaster's nose (but not under his spell).

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Cornets: the small curly things played by the ones who can actually read music.

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Bandmaster: the excitable, slightly grumpy one in the middle.

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Trombones: the long, pointy, loud things behind the euphoniums.

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Baritones: a necessary evil.

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Dear basses: about your immovable slides - the clue is in the name.