Things I hear in Orchestra (and Band)

This should sound like you’re walking up to a cliff and the arrival point is when you see the view. Or you’re on the front of the Titanic with jack holding you *singing*

- Band director

Your sound needs to be like the Cadbury Eggs; a soft/warm tone encased in a hard outer shell. Right now it’s just the gooey, messy inside.

- Band director (on Sousa) 

You know those un-decorated cakes in Costco? That’s what you sound like right now.

- Band Director