Miscellaneous
Which band director has their masters degree? Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Brink, or Ms. Solano
Mr. Brink!
How many beats is a dotted quarter note
One and a Half Beats
What is the bigger version of the oboe?
English Horn
What is the small clip that holds a flip folder called?
Lyre
Who was the first band director at Maus MS?
Mrs. Lewis!
What holds a reed onto the clarinet/saxophone mouthpiece? (Must spell correctly to get full points)
Ligature
How many beats is a dotted half note, tied to a dotted quarter note, tied to an 8th note?
5 beats
Out of all the band instruments, which is the oldest?
The Flute
What is marching band percussion on the front of the field called?
The Pit or Front Ensemble
How many years has Maus Band been around?
13
What percentage of Maus MS is in band?
30 percent
6 triplets in 4/4 time equals how many beats? (1, 2, 3, or 4)
2 beats
Name 3 LESS COMMON percussion instruments (cannot use snare/bass drum or cymbals)
Guiro, Agogo Bells, Vibraslap, Temple Blocks, Sleigh Bells, Cowbell, Wood block, Finger Cymbals
What is the MOST IMPORTANT thing to bring to a marching rehearsal to survive?
Water/Water Bottle
How many band instruments are there? (not including all variations of perc instruments)
Which directors is left handed? (Mrs. Lewis, Ms. Solano, Mr. Brink, Mr. Brawdy, or Mr. Long)
Ms. Solano!
A whole note, tied to a dotted half note, minus a dotted quarter note would be how long in 4/4 time?
5 and 1/2 beats
How many parts are there to a bassoon? (include EVERYTHING)
7 (Reed, Bocal, Bell, Long Joint, Wing Joint, Boot Joint, Seat Strap)
When percussionists march in high school band, they do it differently from everyone else. This kind of marching is called what?
Crab walking/marching
How many Band Directors have worked at Maus?
6 (Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Brink, Ms. Solano, Mr. Adamo, Mrs. Tenerelli, and Mr. Beaty)
What is the symbol below called?
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Caesura
What is the actual name for a 64th note?
Hemidemisemiquaver (yes, it's real)
What Instruments in the band play in the key of Eb? (there are 2)
Alto and Bari Saxophone
There is a high school marching band competition called BOA. What does BOA stand for? (school appropriate only)
Bands of America
How many Measures are in the Maus Fight Song?
25 Measures