Marching band is fierce and competitive
You get a sense of pride and victory when you win a competition
But also feel a sense of depression and of letting your band down
When you lose one

When you arrive at the competition you can
Feel the ground shake because of the other bands preparing their show
You can hear the shouting of the band director barking out commands to perfect their show

After you play your show and await your rating
Your heart is racing and you can’t stand to wait any longer
You are crossing your fingers in hope of a great rating
When they announce your band you are dead silent and frozen like ice

Marching band is thrilling and awarding
You are sad when the season is over
But you reminisce the good memories that you shared
To help you through the off-season