band kid

Marching ensemble participant

A band kid is a student who participates in school band, typically in middle or high school.

The term often carries affectionate or teasing connotations about the social quirks associated with band culture—inside jokes, intense camaraderie, and a reputation for being enthusiastic but somewhat nerdy: Total band kid energy.

Band kids themselves often embrace the identity proudly.

Related

saxophone · drumline · section leader · halftime · uniform · practice · practice room · rehearsal · section · brass · woodwind · percussion · football · stadium · color guard · director · sheet music · stand

Categories
Opposites
musical ensemble affiliation

band kidtone deaf

Cannot perceive pitch differences

string player · vocalist · theater kid

high school social identity/stereotype

band kidjock

Sports-obsessed person

popular kid · cool kid · cheerleader · football player · varsity athlete

academic/extracurricular engagement

band kidathlete

Sports competitor

slacker · dropout · stoner · burnout · loner

Family

band, kid, bands, kids, banded, banding, bandage, bandwidth, kiddo

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G