Lol I know everyone imagines the Spongebob or American Pie when they hear "marching band"
But honestly, the uniforms, *strict* discipline, coordination, and relentless rehearsal really make it feel like that last page when it's finally time to perform.
Knowing you're part of a huge moving formation amd having to trust that all of the other members give as much of a shit as you do is weirdly exhilarating.
Performing as part of an orchestra is comparable, but the visibility of mistakes and physical strain of marching in time to 80+ assigned positions while playing a 5 to 9 minute piece you've committed most of to muscle memory is intense. It almost makes me want to go back to high school lol.