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How to lead a marching band
Contributed by: Frost
  • 1. What is the most important quality of a marching band leader?
A) Strict discipline
B) Musical virtuosity
C) Effective communication
D) Physical strength
  • 2. What is a typical rehearsal schedule?
A) Only on weekends
B) Varies based on competition schedule
C) Never longer than 1 hour
D) Always 9 AM to 5 PM
  • 3. How should you handle discipline issues?
A) Publicly humiliate the offender
B) Address privately and constructively
C) Immediately suspend the student
D) Ignore minor infractions
  • 4. What is the role of section leaders?
A) Replace the director entirely
B) Only responsible for their own performance
C) Assist with instruction and morale
D) Dictate all musical interpretations
  • 5. How do you motivate the band?
A) Threats of punishment
B) Constant criticism
C) Positive reinforcement and achievable goals
D) Ignoring individual achievements
  • 6. What is a 'dot book'?
A) A book of band jokes
B) Personalized marching coordinates
C) Sheet music for the entire season
D) The director's private journal
  • 7. What is 'setting a form'?
A) Polishing instruments
B) Tuning instruments
C) Deciding on the show theme
D) Arranging band members in a visual shape
  • 8. How do you teach marching technique?
A) Progressive skill building and repetition
B) Ignoring individual weaknesses
C) Only focusing on advanced students
D) Assuming everyone knows how to march
  • 9. What is the purpose of a visual critique?
A) To ignore visual performance entirely
B) To publicly embarrass students
C) To assign blame for mistakes
D) Identify areas for improvement in marching
  • 10. How do you select music for a show?
A) Always select the most difficult music available
B) Choose only the director's personal favorites
C) Consider band skill, audience appeal, and visual potential
D) Ignore student input entirely
  • 11. What is the best way to ensure musical accuracy?
A) Relying solely on individual practice
B) Only practicing right before performances
C) Consistent sectional and full band rehearsals
D) Ignoring tuning problems
  • 12. How should you handle parent involvement?
A) Completely exclude parents from activities
B) Ignore parent concerns
C) Encourage supportive participation
D) Allow parents to dictate decisions
  • 13. What is the role of the drum major?
A) Dictate all aspects of the show
B) Only responsible for keeping time
C) Play the loudest instrument
D) Conduct the band and provide visual leadership
  • 14. How do you manage budget constraints?
A) Rely solely on school funding
B) Spend all the money immediately
C) Prioritize essential needs and fundraise effectively
D) Ignore financial issues
  • 15. What is a critical element to remember when designing drill?
A) Random movement
B) Ignoring the music
C) Musical phrases
D) Only interesting visuals
  • 16. How often should the band take breaks during rehearsal?
A) Whenever the director feels like it
B) Only when students complain
C) Never, to maximize practice time
D) Regularly to avoid fatigue and injury
  • 17. What is 'corps style'?
A) Never using props
B) Always using the same uniforms
C) A specific style of marching band show design
D) Playing only classical music
  • 18. How should a director handle conflicts within the band?
A) Ignore the conflict and hope it resolves itself
B) Publicly shame those involved
C) Mediate fairly and find a resolution
D) Take sides without investigating
  • 19. What is the purpose of pre-game performances?
A) Only perform for the band's benefit
B) Showcase the director's talent
C) Confuse the opposing team
D) Entertain the crowd and energize the team
  • 20. How do you build a strong team environment?
A) Ignore social dynamics
B) Encourage collaboration and mutual respect
C) Isolate individual members
D) Foster competition and rivalry
  • 21. What is the purpose of post-performance evaluations?
A) To ignore performance quality
B) To publicly criticize the band
C) To assign blame for mistakes
D) To identify areas for growth after an assessment or performance
  • 22. How should the director handle criticism from judges or other directors?
A) Objectively consider the feedback and make improvements
B) Ignore all criticism
C) Argue with the critics
D) Take all criticism personally
  • 23. What is a good way to communicate show information?
A) Hiding information from the band
B) Never communicating any details
C) Relying solely on word-of-mouth
D) Use multiple methods like email, websites and announcements
  • 24. How do you ensure safety during rehearsals and performances?
A) Assuming students will be careful
B) Prioritizing performance over safety
C) Establish clear safety protocols and enforce them consistently
D) Ignoring potential hazards
  • 25. What is the importance of teaching leadership skills to students?
A) It is not important
B) Leadership is innate and cannot be taught
C) Prepares students for future roles inside and outside of the band
D) Only the director should have leadership skills
  • 26. What is the best way to develop a positive band culture?
A) Ignore social dynamics and focus solely on performance.
B) Promote inclusivity, respect, and shared goals.
C) Allow cliques and exclusion to thrive.
D) Enforce strict rules and punishment.
  • 27. How important is uniform maintenance?
A) The school is responsible for cleaning everything.
B) Very important, to maintain a professional image
C) Only important for the drum majors
D) Unimportant
  • 28. What is a good way to improve the band's sound?
A) Ignoring tuning problems
B) Consistent work on tone quality and intonation.
C) Just playing louder
D) Switching instruments frequently
  • 29. Why is it important to warm up properly before rehearsals?
A) Warming up is a waste of time
B) It's not important
C) To prevent injuries and prepare the body and mind for activity.
D) Only necessary in cold weather
  • 30. How do you encourage student ownership of the band program?
A) Ignore student suggestions
B) Dictate every aspect of the program
C) Only focus on the director's vision
D) Solicit student input and give them responsibilities
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