14 things to NEVER say to your band director:

1. Are we playing today?
2. But it’s easier for me to finger it this way.
3. We had a concert last night?
4. My private lesson teacher said that’s wrong.
5. Can I go make up a math test during band class today?
6. I do better when I don’t use a metronome.
7. I only want to be in band if I can play drums.
8. I can’t play flute today – I hurt my ankle.
9. I forgot my instrument. Again.
10. I have a pencil. It just doesn’t have any lead.
11. Wait. I have to take my horn home? Every day?
12. It sounds better when I play it with the whole band.
13. I know it’s chipped and moldy, but this is the only reed I have.
14. Do we need our instrument for the concert tonight?