UMP: Here We Come, We're the Band

First you hear the trumpets

From the faraway land,

Then you hear the bass drums roar:

Here we come; we're the band.

Giant golden tubas,

The conductor alone,

Woodwinds every shape and size,

Horns and big trombones.

We play for older folks

But also every girl and boy

And everyone else in between

Wherever we go, we bring joy.

You'll hear trumpet solos

And a whole lot more,

Then the whole band sings triumphant;

The drumline's roll-off roars.

You can hear our fast approach-

Happiness in your eyes-

As our music gets louder

You feel anticipation rise.

Rat-a-tat-tat

You hear our beat; up you stand

Rat-a-tat-tat

Here we come, we're the band!

Dedicated to the MBBC Symphonic Band, fall of 2010. Thanks for a great tour, the sweet memories, and for being the best band I've had the privilege of playing in!