The strange and ominous time where things in band class suddenly get from rowdy to calm. During this time, the drum major(s) and colorguard will merge with the main band, and the directors seem more friendly.

A pubic hair piece. A toupee for the pubic area/genitals. In the 1700’s when mercury was used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (Gonorrhea or Syphilis) one of the side effects was the loss of pubic hair. To disguise this condition, that was not cured by mercury, a Merkin was employed.

the time of year when summer is just beginning to end and many artists announce world tours for the fall/winter. concert season takes place after summer because most artists will play at festivals during the summer, so they wait to announce a world tour until concert season.