A) Designing the drill B) Playing the drums C) Fundraising for the band D) Leadership and musical direction
A) Telepathy B) Playing every instrument C) Clear and concise verbal commands D) Speaking multiple languages
A) The speed of the music B) The volume of the music C) The key signature of the music D) The pitch of the music
A) Dictatorial and unyielding B) Always right C) Silent and mysterious D) Respectful and approachable
A) To confuse the band B) To show off fancy arm movements C) To signal for lunch break D) To visually represent the beat and meter
A) Memorize the show 5 minutes prior B) Argue with the band director C) Skip practice for a rest D) Warm-up voice and body
A) Running as fast as possible B) Individual expression C) Wearing the shiniest shoes D) Uniformity and precision
A) By playing favorites B) By ignoring problems C) By spreading rumors D) By being fair and consistent
A) The color of the uniform B) The type of instrument used C) The loudness or softness of the music D) The formation on the field
A) Blaming others B) Offering constructive criticism C) Ignoring them completely D) Yelling and belittling individuals
A) To annoy the band members B) To call for pizza C) To scare birds D) To give clear, attention-grabbing signals
A) Recite the band director's life story B) Motivate and focus the band C) Complain about the weather D) Review the halftime show from last week
A) Ignoring feedback completely. B) Only giving feedback, never receiving it. C) Being receptive to feedback from others. D) Arguing with all feedback.
A) Mediate and find a compromise B) Take sides and escalate the conflict C) Publicly shame the disagreeing parties D) Ignore the problem hoping it will disappear
A) To imitate famous singers B) Project commands effectively across the field C) To gossip with other drum majors D) To sing along with the band
A) The way the band bus is decorated B) The way notes are started and ended C) The clothing people wear to the game D) The type of instrument used
A) Run off the field B) Blame the band director C) Remain calm and adapt D) Panic and freeze
A) To establish connection and ensure understanding B) To intimidate the band members C) To avoid looking at anyone D) To stare intensely at one person
A) By never acknowledging their efforts B) By offering positive reinforcement and praise C) By criticizing them constantly D) By demanding more and more without thanks
A) The lowest note in a chord B) The first beat of a measure C) A type of drum D) The last beat of a measure
A) Avoid practicing altogether B) Practice only in public C) Practice with no music D) Practice in front of a mirror
A) By being completely silent and still B) Through energy and positive body language C) Through sarcasm and negativity D) Through constant yelling
A) To avoid practicing difficult sections B) To socialize and gossip C) To improve the performance of the music D) To nap and relax
A) Acknowledge the mistake and correct it B) Blame someone else C) Get angry and yell D) Pretend it didn't happen
A) Keep a detailed notebook or planner B) Rely solely on memory C) Throw away important documents D) Procrastinate until the last minute
A) To publicly humiliate band members B) To check for contraband items C) To ensure a consistent and professional appearance D) To waste time
A) A type of drum B) The highest note in the song C) The beat before the music starts D) The last beat of a measure
A) Trick questions with no correct answer B) Questions that promote discussion and understanding C) Questions designed to intimidate others D) No questions, only orders
A) By creating competition and rivalry B) By encouraging collaboration and mutual support C) By isolating individual members D) By ignoring conflict
A) Integrity B) The tallest hat C) The loudest whistle D) Perfect pitch |