Band of Gold Handbook
This website is the place where the Band of Gold posts all of the information needed for events and performances. Where 'The Word' will always be posted.
What is LancasterBands.com?
Composer of Moonlight Sonata, regarded as one of the most well known composers of all time.
Who is Ludwig von Beethoven?
Ohio's most well known world class drum corps. From Canton, Ohio earning first place for the hit show Down Side Up.
Who are the Canton Bluecoats?
This 2017 program from the Band of Gold featured pieces by Claude Debussy, Rossano Galante, and Mario Bürki.
What is Mind Over Matter?
This instrument, not to be mistook with the cornet, is a three valved major member of the brass family.
What is the Trumpet?
According to the 2017-2018 version of the Band of Gold Handbook, this is the proper length and color of sock for the Summer Uniform.
What are white ankle socks?
Composer of the piece Fugue in G Minor, additionally has a brand of instruments named after him.
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?
The Blue Devil's featured show of 2017, featuring the Flight of the Bumblebee.
What is Metamorph?
The amount of consecutive years that the Band of Gold has been qualified for OMEA State Finals.
What is 37 consecutive years?
This instrument is known for it's lack of valve and reed requirements. It provides the tenor voice to ensembles and is a major bass clef instrument.
What is the Trombone?
When it comes to being on time and ensuring that you make it daily to every rehearsal, the Band of Gold wants you to be...
What is punctual?
A German composer, well known for opera pieces and the famous composition Ride of the Valkyries.
Who is Wilhelm Richard Wagner?
Ohio has a love for corps, whether they are open class or world class. This Soundsport group, localized in Columbus is known for having a large fanbase with a past senior, Grant Nebbergall performing in their group.
What is the Columbus Saints?
The director before Mr. Factor, now works for the Groveport Madison band.
Who is Mr. Pickenpaugh?
There are four varieties of this well-known reed instrument. Chances are those who own this instrument have played Careless Whisper at least once in their lifetime.
What is the Saxophone?
Finish the sentence: "A band is only as strong as..."
What is it's weakest member?
A French composer, responsible for many piano compositions. One of his pieces, which was performed by the Band of Gold in 2017, was entitled La Cathédrale Engloutie.
Who is Claude Debussy?
The 2017 production title for the Boston Crusaders, based on the Salem Witch Trials. Named after and featuring the hit song by Chris Isaac...
What is Wicked Games?
The last year the Band of Gold received a Grand Champion award, given to us at the Harrison Invitational.
What is 2007?
This instrument, though called a Tuba by others, has a separate name despite the fact it has the same tone. It is mainly used in marching groups.
What is the Sousaphone?
In the Awards section of the 2017-2018 Band of Gold Handbook, this is the award given to one senior every year. Named after 'the Marching King' himself.
What is the John Philip Sousa Award?
This Russian composer created the piece known as Overture of 1812 a piece famous due to the written-in cannon fire cue.
Who was Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
This drum corps performed and won 1st place for their hit show Spartacus, additionally, their show this year is entitled This New World.
What is Phantom Regiment?
The last year the Band of Gold marched for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What is 1978?
This instrument, although visually similar to the flute, finds itself to be higher pitched and is particularly harder on the ears of both those who play it and those who are in close contact.
What is a Piccolo?