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Quiz about Marching Band
Quiz about Marching Band

Marching Band Trivia Quiz


This quiz is all about a marching band and the things that go with it. The questions mostly refer to American Marching Bands and are relates mostly to MCBA Competitions.

A multiple-choice quiz by rent_gilmore. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
rent_gilmore
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
234,538
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2101
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 166 (8/10), Guest 199 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What exactly is a set book? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. There can only be two drum majors.


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these sections does not march? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which is the most common step size? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. About how long is a Marching Band show anyway? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What type of field do they march on? (In America) Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the Drum Major's purpose? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What does BOA stand for? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How many bands are there in State Finals? (For the National Competition, not BOA or any other competition) Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Typically, how long is a Marching Band rehearsal on a weekday? (If rehearsals are held every day of the week) Hint



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Nov 02 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
Nov 02 2024 : Guest 166: 8/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 199: 8/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Oct 16 2024 : Guest 174: 2/10
Oct 15 2024 : Guest 172: 5/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What exactly is a set book?

Answer: A book with coordinates telling you where you need to be on the field

Every member of the band needs to have a set book and most marching bands are very strict about having these on your person at all times.
2. There can only be two drum majors.

Answer: False

The number of drum majors is whatever the size of your band allows, although most bands have two or three.
3. Which of these sections does not march?

Answer: Pit

The pit stands by the side and does not march.
4. Which is the most common step size?

Answer: 8 - 5

The 8 - 5 step is eight steps every five yards or every yard line.
5. About how long is a Marching Band show anyway?

Answer: 6-10 minutes

Each show must be six minutes long for it to be considered a "show".
6. What type of field do they march on? (In America)

Answer: A Football Field

Just a regular football field, nothing special about it.
7. What is the Drum Major's purpose?

Answer: To conduct during a show

The Drum Major conducts during a show and is in charge of the band if no one else of higher authority is around. They may be in charge of warm-ups and basic block.
8. What does BOA stand for?

Answer: Bands of America

BOA stands for Bands of America, a competition held each year where high school Marching Bands compete for the "top spot".
9. How many bands are there in State Finals? (For the National Competition, not BOA or any other competition)

Answer: 10

The top ten bands of the state, which is determined by the scores of each band at the shows over the past season, compete to be the best, and go on to Nationals.
10. Typically, how long is a Marching Band rehearsal on a weekday? (If rehearsals are held every day of the week)

Answer: Between one and three hours

Normally rehearsals go from 3:30 - 5:30 or 4:00 - 6:00. Some bands choose to have evening rehearsals, but they pretty consistently stay two hours long.
Source: Author rent_gilmore

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