Band History
The newest high-school in the Hampton area, Phoebus High School opened in--
What is 1975?
Marching is a fairly demanding activity, especially since each lift of the leg needs to be at this angle.
What is 90 degrees?
Energetic and spunky, this member of the band is known for her use of the phrase "on my pappy."
Who is Donna Frye?
This clef, also known as the F-clef, is used for low-brass instruments to accommodate for their lower pitch.
What is the Bass Clef?
Before we were considered "Phenomenal," this adjective was used to describe the Marching Phantoms.
What is "Mighty"?
One of the first commands to be taught during band camp, this movement is used to kick off each and every performance.
What is attention?
"What's good, Phantoms?"
Who is Calvin Tulp?
While slurs link together different notes under the same smooth and connected sound, this notation links two notes of the same pitch to instead elongate the note duration.
What is a tie?
Active from 1975-1978, this band director was the first of many.
Who is Daniel Borlawsky?
In this marching command, your end goal is to be in a perfectly diagonal line with those in your row.
What is a slant?
Who is Mrs. Keah?
These types of beats are primarily used to aid the entirety of the band with marching in step, but also has the added benefit of showcasing the drumline and its sound.
What is a cadence?
In our Alma Mater, the color gold is described as our guiding light, while royal blue is used to describe this character trait.
What is loyalty?
Used by many schools in the area, this marching style is characterized by its fluidity and variety of movements.
What is Corps style?
One of our shortest members, this cymbalist has been apart of our band for since her sophomore year.
Who is Jorden Austin?
When it comes to time signatures, the bottom number indicates the type of note that receives the beat while the top number indicates--
What is beats per measure?
In the P.H.E.N.O.M acronym, each letter stands for a standard held by each member of the band. For example, the "O" in P.H.E.N.O.M. stands for--
What is "Overcoming Obstacles?"
This marching command is one of the few that utilizes a pivot, and is commonly used when it comes to rounding corners during a parade.
What is a pinwheel?
Our band's resident goof-ball, this danceline member is characterized by both her chronically silly yet determined outlook.
Who is Saniya Willie?
Every instrument has it's own pitch due to differences in size, shape, or construction. For example, instruments like the trombone piccolo use--
What is Concert pitch?