Staff
Which Band director graduated from Texas State University?
Mr. Allmond
How many beats is a dotted quarter note?
One and a Half Beats
What is the bigger version of the oboe?
English Horn
What is the small clip that holds a flip folder called?
Lyre
Who was a band director at Foster for the longest amount of time? Extra points if you know how long
Mr Sonnier
Who is our program coodinator?
How many beats is a dotted half note, tied to a dotted quarter note, tied to an 8th note?
5 beats
Out of all the band instruments, which is the oldest?
The Flute
What is marching band percussion on the front of the field called?
The Pit or Front Ensemble
What year did Foster open?
2001
What high school did Mr Allmond previously teach at?
Terry High School
6 triplets in 4/4 time equals how many beats? (1, 2, 3, or 4)
2 beats
Name 3 LESS COMMON percussion instruments (cannot use snare/bass drum or cymbals)
Guiro, Agogo Bells, Vibraslap, Temple Blocks, Sleigh Bells, Cowbell, Wood block, Finger Cymbals
What is the MOST IMPORTANT thing to bring to a marching rehearsal to survive?
Water/Water Bottle
What was the name of the horse show?
Equine
Does Mr Emiliani like coffee?
No
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
How many parts are there to a bassoon? (include EVERYTHING)
7 (Reed, Bocal, Bell, Long Joint, Wing Joint, Boot Joint, Seat Strap)
Students in high school and college can decide to audition for an elite marching band. This band travels all over the United States, performing in the summer time. What is that called?
DCI (Drum Corps International)
What is Allmond's wife's name?
Sarah
Which corps did Mr Hernandez play marimba for?
Bluecoats
What is the actual name for a 32nd note?
Demisemiquaver (yes, it's real)
What Instruments in the band play in the key of Eb? (there are 2)
Alto and Bari Saxophone
There is a high school marching band competition called BOA. What does BOA stand for? (school appropriate only)
Bands of America
Air Force