Have you ever wondered what a band nerd is or ever wanted to become one? Well then this is the site for you! Learn what it takes to be a BN from the "number one band nerd" (quote from Nolan Schmit a well respected composer and conductor). Into. to the world of BN's..... Band Nerds! A very reserved species in which a person associate with those who are interested in music and focused on a similar goals. Someone whose main goal in life is to live and die with as much music in there lives as possible, for with out music life seems unbareable. Any person who devotes most of there time to the band, there instrument, or the band director. A BN is.... First off you have to want to be a BN, even get offended when someone says otherwise (like the time Mr. Schmit said I wasn't a BN because I hadn't seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail!!!! I felt so insulted that I borrowed the movie from one of my friends and watched it about a million times) Second, others have to know this too. Make it a point of them knowing show your love for Music in every and any way possible! Next strive for excellence in your music, Marching Band, Concert, Symphonic, Orchestra, WindEnsamble, even Pep Band, practice till you know your ready to show off your talent(this may take a while depending on the person) Finally get involved! You can not be a BN and only be in one band my goodness how awful would that be, try out for the school musical, Jazz band, what ever you can get your little BN hands on take and take with pride!!!!!!!!! What it takes to be a BN always Articulate, Don't forget to Breathe! Crescendo and Dimenuendo; Be Emotional, But don't overlook the Fundamentals! Gracenotes can be annoying, But be happy your not apart of the Horn section Improvisation is difficult, But it pays off when playing Jazz. Check the Key-Signature first, And when in doubt--LOUDER-- Especially during Marching Season! Watch the Notes, And be most concerned with Octave jumps, But don't forget to play with a little Pinache! Quartertones are only in oriental music, So you're probably just REALLY SHARP! Trust your director with your life, But make sure you Understand his interpretation. A little more Verve, Woodwinds, And don't forget the Xylophone! Give it Your all, ABC's of band