Music Theory
What clef does trombone read?
Bass clef
What is the name of our 2022 show?
Rise!
How many trumpet section leaders are there?
3 (Ken, Andy and Cameron)
What's Stai's first name?
Brant
How many kids does Dyer have?
3 (can't remember their names)
What is the second most common time signature?
3/4
What is the theme?
Mountains; symbolize achievement.
Which section leader is the most theatric?
James (Clarinet SL)
What band does Scott play for?
Army Band
What is the name of Mr. Dyers favorite grandchild?
Zoe
If a note is above the third line on the staff, which way should the stem go?
Down
How many movements are there?
3
Which section leader talks the most on the field?
Anthony (Battery SL)
What school did Stai go to?
U of O
What instrument is Mr. Dyer horrible at?
Trumpet. Or any double reed.
What instruments usually have the root of a chord?
Bass instruments (occasionally tenor)
What is the opening song in the first movement?
Aint No Mountain High Enough
Why is Evan (trombone SL) so grumpy all the time?
Because Stai never lets him play as loud as he wants.
What is Kendalls last name?
O'Leary
How many grandkids does he have?
8 or 9 (no one knows)
What is the 4th key in the circle of 4ths?
E flat (or A if you go the other way)
What did Mr. Stai say the movement pattern would be? (EX: Circles)
Left to right
What is the combined height of both of the drum majors?
10'3"
Why is Stai so grumpy all the time?
Because Evan always plays too loud. And because he "hates responsibility".
How long has Mr. Dyer been teaching at SMS?
37 years!