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What does the DC in the phrase "DC al Fine" stand for? and what does it mean in English?
Da Capo, The Beginning/Head
How many beats is a dotted quarter note?
What is the larger version of the oboe called?
English Horn
What is the small clip that hold a flip folder called?
Lyre
What was the last Head Band Director at East?
Mr. Gray
What is the name of Ms. Solano's Dog?
Finley
How many beats is a dotter half note, tied to a dotted quarter note, tied to an eighth note?
5 Beats
Out of all the band instrumets, which is the oldest?
The Flute
What is the marching band percussion in the front of the football field called?
The Pit
What year did East open?
1986
What instrument did Mr. McGrew play first in MS?
Saxophone
6 triplets in 4/4 time equals how many beats? (1, 2, 3, or 4)
2 Beats
Name 3 Less Common Percussion Instruments (Not Snare, Bass Drum, Cymbals)
Guiro, Agogo Bells, Vibraslap, Temple Blocks, Sleigh Bells, Cowbell, Wood block, Finger Cymbals, etc.
What is the MOST important thing to bring to marching band to survive?
Water/Water Bottle
How many original band instruments are there? (Percussion counts as 1)
11 (Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion)
How many students are in East Band (100, 150, 200, 250, 300, or 350)?
300 (Actually 307)
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
Which instrument is actually made in Germany, despite it's name?
The French Horn
High School students can audition for elite summer marching bands. These bands travel and compete across the US. What is this organization called?
DCI (Drum Corps International)
What is the name of Mr. McGrew's son?
Arthur
What is the symbol below called?
//
Caesura
What is the actual name for a 32nd note?
A Demisemiquaver (yes, it's real)
Which Band Instruments play in the key of Eb? (There are 2)
Alto and Bari Saxophone
There is a high school marching band competition called B.O.A. What does BOA stand for? (school appropriate only)
Bands of America
How many measures are in the Coppell HS Fight Song?
36