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Apr 1 2008

5 Minute Baton Book

Everyone please commence learning to twirl The Baton. Thank you.

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20 Responses to “5 Minute Baton Book”

  • Jacinda Says:

    I took baton in the third grade. I loved it. We did an end of the year recital to Neil Diamond’s “America.” Today!

  • Emily Says:

    Oh my goodness. I’ve always wanted to learn. Seriously, I’m going to do this.

  • Grammar Snob Says:

    I like how over time the drum major’s, uh, instrument, has become a “mace” instead of “baton.” Mace is certainly more manly, don’t you think?

  • mj Says:

    I think you should learn and do a video!

  • Matthew Says:

    I was a drum major in the high school marching band. This brings back memories. I once went to a USA Drum Major camp – along with 300 flag girls. Good times.

    Oh, and the left hand placement on the hip is just as important as what the baton does. You’re impressed I picked up on that, aren’t you?

  • Logos Says:

    So now my landlord is screaming at me about the shower curtain sawed in half and Im holding frozen peas to my black eye. This whole baton thing can get dangerous.

  • wheezer345 Says:

    Ah, i love the stail smell of old books.

    I was never in band but i was in orchestra.
    And one time, in orchestra camp!….

  • Megan Says:

    Done and done.

  • Stacey Says:

    Tustin Twirlettes ‘82-’85. Oh yeah.

  • Jen Says:

    I’m having flashbacks of freezing cold Christmas parades wearing three pairs of tights! Good times.

  • Ellie Says:

    My cousin was a national baton champion. I am so taking her on now!

  • Laura Says:

    The drum major looks frighteningly like he’s about to whup some as* with that baton.

  • Hippo Brigade Says:

    I twirl my pencil pretty well. Tie some ribbon on the end and b-dazzle it, and I got myself a fancy, albeit slightly smaller, baton.

  • cjh Says:

    Started learning baton twirling in 1st grade. Was an actual elected twirler from 7th-12th grade. I could have gone to State competition my senior year but who really wanted to do that after graduation? And wheezer345, I was in band, attended band camp, played the flute, and had/have red hair. Good times.

  • Renate Says:

    Oh wow. I used to be so jealous of the baton girls in our 17th of May parade. Now I can show those bitches who’s the boss of baton twirling. BRING IT.

    Also, I second the suggestion of you learning how to do this and then grace your readers with a video. Please?

  • Gabie Says:

    I still have mine and I still twirl it from time to time.

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  • Stephanie Says:

    I’m such a band geek – I never tried out to be the drum major, but I was jealous that I couldn’t twirl to save my life.

  • Elizabeth Says:

    Patsy’s Twirlettes, 1990-1996. First routine: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

  • Barbara Says:

    Calling Dr. Freud…calling Dr. Freud

    We used to watch the baton twirlers with the marching band in their sparkly, slightly too small outfits. Rooting for them to miss. They rarely disappointed.