Top Eleven Signs that a Big Band Music Director is Going Insane

You know that your Big Band Leader is going insane when....

10. He refers to the French Horn as "one hip cat"

9. He asks the lead trumpet player for therapy

8. He announces himself as "The Chosen One"

7. He directs in 3, and the piece is supposed to be in 4, he justifies it by calling it just another lifestyle change (Or coming out of the closet!)

6. He believes Kenny G writes great songs

5. Believes "In the Mood" is never played enough

4. He talks to the trombones like they are his friends

3. He thinks to himself "Hmmm, the Spice Girls could really sound good with my Big Band

2. He asks the saxophones to squeak on cue.

1. He asks everyone to get out the Macarena


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