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Marching

Fun Facts

200

What gets four beats per measure?

Whole Note

200

Who was born in the 90’s, tall, cannot play trumpet, and is a Band Director? 

Mr. Barnes

200

This instrument is the only Woodwind to not use a Reed. What is it?

Flute 

200

How many steps are in a yard line?

Eight

200

In Marching Band you don’t use a regular Tuba, what is the instrument Tuba players switch to?

Sousaphone

400

What Major Key Signature has two flats?

Bb Major

400

Born in the 1700’s in Germany they became one of the most famous classical artists still known today. They are recognized for their pieces ”Fur Elise” “Moonlight Sonata” and “Symphony No. 5”. Who is it? 

Ludwig Van Beethoven

400

Which instrument was made in the 17th Century in Germany?

Clarinet

400

What is the term for marching sideways?

Slide

400

The first Marching Band show in America was performed in 1907. What band showcased it?

The University of Illinois Marching Band

600

C and F are what interval?

A Perfect Fourth
600

Who composed Requiem? 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

600

This instrument has strings in it but is considered a Percussion instrument. What is it?

The Piano
600

What are the four points of alignment?

Knees above Ankles, Hips above Knees, Shoulders above Hips, Bone behind Ear above Shoulders.
600

What are the Marching Overalls actually called?

Bibs

800

How many Sixteenth notes are in one Quarter Note?

Four
800

This composer was known as the King of Ragtime. Who is it?

Scott Joplin

800

What are all the main different saxophones?

Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bari

800

What is the fist you make called when you are in set?

The Power Triangle

800

What was the Trombone originally called?

The Sack-but

1000

What is the Circle of Fifths?

C, G, D, A, E, B, F♯/G♭, C♯/D♭, G♯/A♭, D♯/E♭, A♯/B♭, F, and C.


1000

This musician got popular between 2018-2019. They are most famously known for their song Old Town Road. Who is it?

Lil Nas X

1000

The flute was the first instrument to be invented making it about 43,000 years old. What was it originally made out of?

Bird Bone

1000

What is Mr Barnes’ biggest pet peeve in Marching?

Not vocalizing 

1000

What is Mr Barnes’ middle name

Edward