Marching band wasn't so bad. I got introduced to it back in my high school years but I found that it made some memorable experiences. 
I used to be in one too. I really enjoyed it, especially when we would do competitions.
Yeah. The competitions were pretty tough but I enjoyed them. Some times they would turn out well and sometimes they would go off the deep end. I remember one time where the lower end of the sax line basically stumbled and crashed into each other.
That sounds really embarrassing! I never had anything like that happen to me. I was a bit embarrassed wearing those military style uniforms in my school colors.
Oh yeah I remember those things. They had like that little feather on the top of your cap that just looks silly. Looks like it came from a peacock.
Did you ever perform at football games? They often make marching bands do field shows, competitions, and parades.