It’s your freshmen year of high school and you are joining the band. The director is expected and the school you are going to had a good reputation. Do competitions, play at sports events, become a section leader, talk to other students, become good at your instrument, but most of all.. become a band nerd like everyone else. (Pick from these instruments Trumpet, Mellophone, sousaphone, baritone, Trombone, Drum line, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, baritone Saxophone.