MARCHING BAND
NOTE VALUES
BAND POLICIES
NOTE NAMES
FUN FACTS
100

What foot do marching bands step off on?

Left Foot

100

How long do you hold a whole note?

4 beats

100

How long in advance does Ms. Armour need to know of an absence?

One week

100

Name the 3rd space in treble clef.

C

100

When is Ms. Armour's birthday? An extra point for the correct year ;)

July 27th, 1997

200

What does "Attention" look like?

Heels together, toes apart, body straight, head facing forward, instrument in front of face.

200

How long do you hold a quarter note?

1 beat

200

True or false, rehearsals are a part of the participation grade.

True.

200

Name the 4th line in bass clef.

F

200

What is Ms. Armour's main instrument?

Clarinet

300

Name an event (other than football games) that we march at.

Labor Day Parade, State Fair Parade, Oblong, Competitions

300

How long do you hold a dotted quarter note?

1.5 beats

300

List one thing that should never be done while in full uniform.

Eating or drinking, PDA, Rough housing, etc.

300

Name the 1st line in bass clef.

G

300

Where did Ms. Armour attend High School & College?

Carlinville HS, Illinois State University

400

How did marching band originate?

Military

400

How long do you hold a half rest?

2 beats

400

What should be done before leaving a rehearsal or performance?

Everything should be put away properly and garbage should be disposed of.
400

Name all lines & spaces in treble clef.

Lines: EGBDF

Spaces: FACE

400

Who is Ms. Armour's favorite artist of all time?

Post Malone

500

Give me all the counts with moves and holds in the James Bond Theme.

8 count hold, 16 count move, 16 count move, 16 count move, 32 count move, 16 count move, 16 count move, 16 count hold, 16 count move, 16 count hold, 16 count move, hold to the end.

500

How long do you hold a dotted eighth note?

3/4 of a beat

500

Please list the chain of command from bottom to top.

Section, Section leaders, Drum Major, Ms. Armour
500

Name all lines and spaces in bass clef.

Lines: GBDFA

Spaces: ACEG

500

What's the name of the marching band Ms. Armour was in through college?

The Big Red Marching Machine