actualgirltrombone Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Is anyone else in serious pain after their first day of band camp? I can't even move without hurting somewhere! So, is this phenemonon exclusive to new marchers, or is everyone in as much pain? No upperclassmen seemed to be walking around and wincing at every step... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I don't get hurt, tired, or feel pain during marching band. It must be a new marcher thing. Just get a really good stretch in to start, and it won't hurt as much later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie_monster Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I agree with Skippy. It's a new thing for new marchers who aren't used to moving the way you're supposed to. It'll get easier. Just don't get too frustrated and you'll be doing just as well anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRtrumpet Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Yalls band camp sounds painful. Ours is probably the exact opposite of hardcore. Our director doesent even like to yell at us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMyers Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Thing that I have learned, stretch. Before and after. You won't knot up when you stop moving. And don't go stait into AC or a dead stop. Slowly cool down and rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Very wise words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craaazy dm Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Yeah, at our school our whole band stretches together and the drum majors lead it.. so that helps. I just remember that it hurts more when you're a rookie marcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_DRUM_MAJOR Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 i have pain in my throat at times after giving commands lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGiggles Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Next year try to get physically and musically fit over the summer or before hand. It helps your body get into shape so that your muscles are worked out, and the pain doesn't bother them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arundo Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 It can be a pain if you let it. Stretch, eat properly, DRINK LOTS OF WATER, and exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireAnnette07 Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 I had a scratchy throat from shouting our chant (I guess that's what you'd call it) for dismissal a million times and I was also just plain groggy from going to bed at 3AM and waking up at 6:30..I think the only time I've been sore from band was when I was a freshman and i wasn't used to marching at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 i have pain in my throat at times after giving commands lol Just curious, what kind of commands do you give? Drum Majors at my school don't do anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRtrumpet Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 ours do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynasty Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Its simple math: Dynasty Euphonium x [(lower back + shoulders + arms) x time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockercon Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 i love watching clarinets start to get tired because their thumb hurts from holding up the clarinet, please, go switch places with any bellfront instrument, you will know what pain is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I hate when trumpets complain when it's too heavy. *coughcough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chives Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I feel great. I slept until 10 this morning. Oh wait... I wasn't at camp... I graduated... Anyway, I'd usually have a little bit of a sore upper body during the first week of camp, then it would go away. I stretched well, I just hadn't used those muscles in that way in a while. To drum majors getting hoarse - don't "yell." Instead think about projecting your voice. You'll be a lot louder and have more vocal stamina if you shout from your gut instead of your voice box. It's an air thing, kind of like belting when singing. You might already be doing all that, but if not - I'd give a shot. Hoarse drum majors are bad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly11 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 i love watching clarinets start to get tired because their thumb hurts from holding up the clarinet, please, go switch places with any bellfront instrument, you will know what pain is I used to have saxes that would get tired standing at an attention...pretty funny...weak fishies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craaazy dm Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 I hate when trumpets complain when it's too heavy. *coughcough* That's just sad. I play trumpet... and I always threaten the trumpets that I will go get them a mellophone AND some tenors to wear. Ha, I'd like to see that actually happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHtubaNja Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 mmm...sunburn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockercon Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 I hate when trumpets complain when it's too heavy. *coughcough* oh oh, you want to start something aaron, ok, your going to get DERAILED!! Thats right, HOORAW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**gracie** Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 sssssssssssstttttttttttttttttttttttttrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeettttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttccccccccccccccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. it helps more than you'd ever imagine. And really stretch too. Not like I did my first year..where i just went through the motions, and didnt really do it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 oh oh, you want to start something aaron, ok, your going to get DERAILED!! Thats right, HOORAW HOORAW! Bring it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlinK Day 41 Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 i got my very first sunburn at band camp............. no seriously i'm a pacific islander thats like hawaii and the philippines and stuff and i never got burned before no matter how long i just lay there with my bare skin in teh sun but that year........ ugh it was bad and when it peeled it was like tons of dandruff coming off my back ewwwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHtubaNja Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 ...no seriously i'm a pacific islander thats like hawaii and the philippines and stuff OMG ME TOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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