A grouping of instruments including the
clarinets, flutes, and saxophones. They are the butt of many jokes in marching band, but off the field they kick any
brass ass any day. Also a stereotype.
They are seen as the more mature bunch in band, and generally move in small packs or groups. They are friends with the colour guard, and have a higher count of females generally. Also seen as hardworking by the directors, the woodwind section leader is generally a lot tougher on their people, as their instruments are as naturally as obnoxiously loud as the brass (With the exception of Piccolo.) They are the first to memorize their drill, and leave goofing off to outside rehearsal, or at least are clever enough not to get caught.
After marching season, they are the heart and soul of
the Wind Ensemble.
"Woodwind women and brass boys, pick up your music, and set down your toys."
"LAWLZ. YOU ARE WOODWINDS. YOU PLAY SOFTLY. YOU SUCK!"
-Trumpet player, at the beginning of marching season.
"You outplayed us in band today. It's not fair! We have thirty second notes."
-The same trumpet player, a week into
wind ensemble.
(Please note that second and third trumpets and third
clarinets often play the same part. The same applies for first
cornet and second clarinet. First clarinet plays with the flutes and, occasionally, the first trumpet.)
