“Dr. Lee: You lied in your application, you lied at the audition where you play the required piece, and you lied to me. Devon: I didn’t think it was that big a deal. Dr. Lee: [hands some sheet music to Devon] Play that. [sits down] Dr. Lee: That’s the music for next week’s game and you can’t read it.…”Tagged: drum band, lying, Discipline
“President Wagner: Dr. Lee, do you want to explain why Devon is not on the field? Dr. Lee: No, really. President Wagner: Well, let me rephrase. I want my boy on the field now. Dr. Lee: There are some issues preventing that. President Wagner: No, the only issue, is for you to give me the same show…”Tagged: drum band, pressure
“Buck Wild: If you’re up for marching band training, gather ‘round. Take a good look at this man. This black Adonis is known as God’s gift, A.K.A. Double G. You will know him and call him such from this day forward. I’m Buck Wild. We are your drum majors. Starting tomorrow, white T-shirts at all…”Tagged: Adonis, dorms, rulebook, cafeteria
“Dr. Lee: Devon. Devon: Yes, sir. Dr. Lee: You wanna give ‘em a little taste of what they’re gonna get on next season? [Devon gets excited] That is if it’s okay with your section leader. [Devon looks at Sean] Sean: Mini-Me, I knew you couldn’t stay away! [shakes hands with Devon]”Tagged: musicianship, mini-me
“Dr. Lee: We’re gonna try something a little different this year. A little of my old school...with a little of your new. Honoring the past, and present at the same time. That’s what our new direction is all about...bridging the gap. Our new piece for the B.E.T. Big Southern Classic...was arranged by…”Tagged: Hip-Hop, musicianship
“Dr. Lee: Alright A&T, check up. [the band gathers] OK...the radio is off now. It’s time for some real music. When you get out there today, I only want you to do one thing...and that is enjoy playing with your bandmates. So what’s the con... The Band: ONE BAND, ONE SOUND! Dr. Lee: All right. It’s…”Tagged: radio, bandmates, Showtime
“Dr. Lee: What was that? Why do we rehearse? Why...do we rehearse? You’re out there showboating for five minutes. If I wasn’t able to signal a drum major to back you up, you’d still be out there beating your damn drum! Sean: Dr. Lee, sir, maybe there’s an explanation. Devon... Dr. Lee: Do I look like…”Tagged: alumni, drum major