Instruments
In marching band show, mallet instruments, guitars, and other small percussion instruments are referred to as the: (2 possible answers)
Front Ensemble or Pit
One of the most basic moves, dropping the flag into the hand and spinning it is called a:
Drop spin
What will the announcer say before a group performs to cue the Drum Major to salute and prepare to perform?
Drum Major Kayla Mayo, is your band ready?
What is the largest rodent?
Capybara
Name 3 shows we have done in the past for marching band.
How To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, Transformation, The Funk Effect, The Presents, Aztec Gold, Beyond the Blue
All sound is created by what?
Vibration
What is one of the main things that Ms. M or Flynn will yell at band members for at practices?
Stepping on or over guard equipment
The division your band is in is determined by what?
Number of total members (size)
Name the colors of the rainbow, in order.
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet (ROY G. BIV)
What instrument did Ms. Flynn play in the jazz lab band at ASU (her secondary instrument)?
Trombone
Which instrument family does the piano belong to?
Percussion
Flags are secured to the poles with
Tape
Name 3 caption awards that are given for each division at a marching band competition.
Auxiliary (Guard), General Effect, Music, Percussion
What year did the US declare independence from Britain?
1776
How many years has Ms. Mynard been the Color Guard coach at La Joya?
8 years
In hot weather, wind instruments tend to be...
Sharp
The length of the flag poles we use at La Joya
6 feet
Name two things a band can get a penalty on for their show at a competition.
Stepping onto the field before your group's time, staying on the field too long, not playing enough music, using prohibited items (flames, spikes, smoke), having too many members on the field for your division, director or other adults on the field during performance.
What is the Arizona State Bird?
Cactus Wren
What is the La Joya Athletic/Activities director's name (first and last)?
Joseph Williams
The drumline, which consists of snares, tenors, and basses, is often referred to as the:
Battery
What equipment, other than flag, does color guard often use (there are 2)
Rifle, Sabre
For AzMBA shows, how many individual judges will there be?
8
Which animal has three hearts?
Octopus
Name 2 other band directors in our district.
Mr. Keene, Mr. Laborin, Ms. Gomez, Mr. Garcia, Mr. Zarate