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10 Reasons You Should Date 'The Band Kid'

From the football field to the concert hall, here's why they are the perfect life-long companion.

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10 Reasons You Should Date 'The Band Kid'
Sharbel Skaff

To the niche of talented people who have found a home in band — you are not alone. When the day ends, you don't go to the football field to play the game but to learn and perfect a show. Those who are not familiar with the band often use words like "weird" and "nerdy" to describe it. But, the community, ideas and passion that happen in the band world is something always worth paying attention to. Here are ten reasons why you should date "the band kid":

1. They will always be on time:

Anyone who has ever been in an ensemble knows how sensitive time is. If rehearsal starts at 5, it starts at 5. A typical saying is, "If you're early you're on time, if you're on time you're late." Expect them to always be early for dates and extremely early if they ever meet your parents.

2. They are great listeners:

Receiving feedback is a big part of any musical career. After every repetition, musicians are used to receiving a plethora of comments and having to apply them in whatever they go on to play. When you need to vent after a long day they will listen and, odds are, remember what you said.

3. Free Serenades:

This mainly applies to wind and string players; I'm talking about Trumpet, Guitar or everyone's go-to, Saxophone. But, you can maybe expect serenades from a snare player and the everyday triangle musician.

4. They are fun at parties:

If one thing's for sure, band kids know how to party. Often times they are under stress from rehearsals' or practicing, so getting in the social scene is where they shine. The performance doesn't stop on the football field; artists are entertainers and their outgoing spirit knows how to come out on the dance floor.

5. They are smart:

When a musician is playing, they are constantly multi-tasking. For instance, being in a marching band, players have to think about what notes they are playing, where and how they are marching, and whether or not they are in time with the drum major. It is a lot to think about and this developed train of thought does not fall short in life.

6. You will never get bored with stories:

"This one time at band camp..." can be finished a lot of different ways. From the awkward, weird and funny anecdotes to the jokes and random events that happen in the long hours spent together, every time you ask them to tell you a story, I guarantee each will be something different.

7. They have the "X" frame:

The infamous bodybuilding "X" frame, describes putting emphasis on developing broad shoulders, toned abs, and well-developed calves. Years of marching band or drum corps develops those features specifically on most performing artists. So, if physical features are what you are looking for this can be your go to.

8. They will never give up:

The band mentality is that you can always push yourself more than you think you can. Band is, for the most part, a mental game. They not only adopt the process, but become addicted to it and transfer that work ethic into their everyday lives.

9. They know how to make the perfect PB & J:

Anyone who's ever been at a band camp or weekend rehearsal has seen the notorious PB & J (and sometimes Nutella) table. Leaving the activity, band kids will have made roughly hundreds of peanut buttery goodness sandwiches and will become Picassos at the craft by the time they are gone.

SEE ALSO:What Band Really Meant To Us Band Geeks

10. They are humble:

More than anything, band kids honor tradition and hold respect above all else. They will not intentionally try to bring you down and never make themselves seem smarter than you. Although it may not always seem like it, you will become the number one priority in their lives and whenever a rough patch they will always find some way to fix it.

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