Marlboro High School
Music Theory
Instruments
Mr. Ippolito
Marching Band
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What are the Marlboro High School colors and mascot?

Navy Blue and Gold;Mustangs

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What notes make up a major triad?

The root, major third, and perfect fifth.
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What is the marching band version of a tuba?

Sousaphone

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What is Mr. Ippolito's primary instrument?

Alto Saxophone

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What are the planned formations, movements, and sequences called?

Drill

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Who was the MHS band director prior to Mr. Ippolito?

Mr. Dalton

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What is a major pentatonic scale?

A five note scale with the root, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6ths.

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Who was the sousaphone named after?

John Philip Sousa

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Which high school did Mr. Ippolito attend?

Freehold Township High School

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What was the 2023-2024 field show?

Kiss

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Who are assistant principals of Marlboro High School?

Dr. Andreacci, Dr. Dellet, & Mr. Liptzin

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What key has 6 sharps?

F# major / D# minor

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What key is the mellophone in?

F

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What is Mr. Ippolito's middle initial?

T

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Who arranged most of our music this year?

Mr. Ippolito!

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What other township was previously zoned for Marlboro High School?

Colts Neck

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What is the correct order of the following tempo markings from slowest to fastest: Andante, Allegro, Moderato, Vivace?

Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Vivace

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Who invented the saxophone?

Adolphe Sax

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Which college did Mr. Ippolito attend?

TCNJ

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How big is a marching step during basics?

8 steps every 5 yards

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When was Marlboro High School built?

1968

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What notes make up a diminished 7th chord?

Root, minor 3rd (flat 3), diminished 5th (flat 5) and diminished 7th (flat 7).

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Which string instrument uses a pedal system to change the pitch of the strings by semitones?

Harp

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Who was Mr. Ippolito's private teacher in high school?

Mrs. Fretz

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What was the order of the 2024-2025 field show songs?

1. Dance Again

2. Fireball

3. Timber

4. I Know You Want Me/Llorando Se Fue

5. Give Me Everything Tonight