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!
The Maus Band has had a shirt in every color except 2 - what are they?
Red and Pink!
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
What instrument will Mrs. Lewis's son, Jackson, play next year at Maus?
Horn!
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)
What is Mrs. Lewis's biggest pet peeve?
Tapping a pencil on a stand, or breathing before the last note.
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)
Some students in high school and college decide to audition for an elite marching band. This marching band travels all over the United States, performing in the summer time. What is that called?
DCI (Drum Corps International)
What is the name of Mr. Brawdy's new baby?
Anna Kate
What is the symbol below called?
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Caesura
What is the actual name for a 32nd note?
Demisemiquaver (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