Drum Corp International
Music Theory
History of Band
Noir
Seniors
100

In 2024, Bluecoats won 1st place, but could not have done it without one of our own staff who is...

Who is...Mikey

100

What does the bottom number in a time signature mean? 

What is...which note value gets the beat

100

This woodwind instrument is not typically included in a traditional symphony orchestra

What is...the saxophone

100

What clue was the last one given to the audience in our marching band show?

What is...Red sleeves / shirt


100

This senior is notorious for being in musical theater and band. 

Who is...William Dawley

200

Mr. Floyd's favorite DCI group is...

What is...Phantom Regiment

200

What major key has 5 sharps? 

What is...B natural


200

Founded in 1972, this organization helped transform marching band into a competitive form of art with judges and touring bands

What is...Drum Corps International (DCI)

200
The era of Noir is a genre that primarily took place during what decade? 

What is...the 1940s? 

200

This senior is one of the tallest people in band and a siblings in band.

Who is...Cameron Lyn

300

This group's 2025 show showcased a soprano sax solo.

What is...Blue Devils

300

Is this chord diminished, minor, major, augmented, or unresolved?

C, E, G#

What is...augmented

300

This national marching band circuit includes regional and national championships for top U.S. high schools and can be nicknamed the "gold standard" 

What is...Bands of America (BOA) 


300

What was the name of our ballad's (Mvt 3) from our show called?

What is...Harlem Nocturne

300

Having been section leader for 2 years, this senior loves Kpop and has been in band for 4 years.

Who is...Emma Vo

400

This staff member marched in Carolina Crown's 2015 show Inferno.

Who is...Kyra

400

What is it called when Mr. Floyd makes you play 1 of 3 notes and it forms a harmony in class?

What is...A triad

400

How many eras of classical music are there?

What is...7 eras

400

What was the score of our first competition at Costa Mesa?

What is...67.7

400

Known for their glasses and love for gacha, this senior has been in band for all 4 years. 

Who is...Ruri Suzuki


500

The Blue Devils 2011 show "The Beat My Heart Skipped," is a tribute to the American Composer _? 

Who is...Burt Bacharach

500

What mode is described as sounding "minor but with a raised sixth?"

What is...the Dorian Mode

500

When did the Huntington Beach High School Band participate in the Rose Parade? (5 year grace)

What is...1980

500

How many competitions did we perform at this marching season? List at least 3 of the schools we attended. 

What is...5 competitions (Costa Mesa, University, Bolsa Grande, San Clemente, HBHS) 

500

This senior had a sibling in band, and has a love for videogames. 

Who is...Tyler Yang

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