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Desert Winds
Band Basics
1

Mr. Mitchell performed in a Ska punk band in college. What instrument did he play in that band? 

A. Alto sax

B. Sousaphone

C. Flute

D. Baritone sax

Answer D. Baritone sax

1

Which of these is the largest hot desert in the world?

A) Gobi Desert

B) Kalahari Desert

C) Sahara Desert

D) Mojave Desert


C. Sahara Desert

1

In marching band, what does the term “mark time” mean?

A) March in place without moving forward

B) Speed up your step size

C) Turn to face the drum major

D) March backwards

A) March in place without moving forward

1

Mrs. Horner's bedroom as a teenager was covered totally by pictures of who?

A. Elvis Presley

B. Donny Osmond

C. Ritchie Valens

D. AC/DC

A. Elvis Presley

1

Which plant is most commonly associated with deserts in North America?

A) Maple tree

B) Cactus

C) Pine tree

D) Bamboo

B. Cactus

1

What is the typical step size for an 8-to-5 step?

A) 12 inches

B) 22.5 inches

C) 30 inches

D) 8 inches

B. 22.5 inches

1

Which staff member has traveled to 10 different countries?

A. Matt

B. Mrs. Horner

C. Joe

D. Mrs. Mac

C. Joe
1

Which animal is nicknamed the “ship of the desert”?

A) Horse

B) Camel

C) Donkey

D) Llama


B. Camel

1

If you’re marching at 120 bpm and playing eighth notes, how many notes do you play per step in an 8-to-5 march?

A) 1 note per step

B) 2 notes per step

C) 4 notes per step

D) 8 notes per step

B. 2 notes per step

1

Which staff member had 12 years straight of perfect attendance?

A. Mrs. Horner

B. Kevin

C. Matt

D. Mr. Long

B. Kevin

1

What is the temperature like in most deserts at night?

A) Very hot

B) Mild and humid

C) Cold

D) Always warm


C. Cold

1

What is the correct order of flats in a key signature?

A) F, C, G, D, A, E, B

B) B, E, A, D, G, C, F

C) C, G, D, A, E, B, F

D) E, B, A, G, C, F, D

B) B, E, A, D, G, C, F

1

Mr. Long’s main squeeze is the saxophone, but in college, he also excelled at this instrument that’s part bass, part spoon, and 100% chaos


A) Clarinet

B) Horn

C) Bassoon

D) Recorder

C. Bassoon

1

What is an oasis in the desert?

A) A tall sand dune

B) A rare desert flower

C) A green area with water and plants

D) A type of cactus

C. A green area with water and plants

1

In cut time (2/2), what note gets one beat?

A) Quarter note

B) Half note

C) Eighth note

D) Dotted quarter note

B. Half Note

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