10 things every concert band member will know to be true

1.  Bandcest = relationships: Often contrasting sections, a very common one is upper woodwind and lower brass. Expect awkwardness 24/7 as there are always people breaking up and getting together
2. One drink down, and if there’s music there’ll be over-expressive singing and harmonising. God forbid there be a guitar nearby, let alone bongos. Key change? Everyone loses their minds
3. No rehearsal in the history of concert bands has ever started on time. It’s just one of those things that cannot physically happen
4. That one kid who never shuts up and we must all bask in their amazingness
5. The frustration that forms when you see an actor/actress/statue playing your instrument wrong
6.  Band kids freaking love biscuits
7.  It’s not considered even vaguely weird to listen to band pieces in your spare time, sometimes even while on the sesh
8.  Every band will have a different layout and note they tune to, just to screw with you
9.  Doesn’t everyone start Christmas in mid-November? Can’t forget sleigh ride! Let's not even start on busking...
10. Stereotypes and clichés were not created out of thin air