A) Strict discipline B) Physical strength C) Effective communication D) Musical virtuosity
A) Varies based on competition schedule B) Only on weekends C) Never longer than 1 hour D) Always 9 AM to 5 PM
A) Immediately suspend the student B) Ignore minor infractions C) Publicly humiliate the offender D) Address privately and constructively
A) Dictate all musical interpretations B) Assist with instruction and morale C) Replace the director entirely D) Only responsible for their own performance
A) Ignoring individual achievements B) Constant criticism C) Threats of punishment D) Positive reinforcement and achievable goals
A) A book of band jokes B) Sheet music for the entire season C) The director's private journal D) Personalized marching coordinates
A) Deciding on the show theme B) Polishing instruments C) Arranging band members in a visual shape D) Tuning instruments
A) Only focusing on advanced students B) Assuming everyone knows how to march C) Progressive skill building and repetition D) Ignoring individual weaknesses
A) To publicly embarrass students B) Identify areas for improvement in marching C) To ignore visual performance entirely D) To assign blame for mistakes
A) Choose only the director's personal favorites B) Always select the most difficult music available C) Consider band skill, audience appeal, and visual potential D) Ignore student input entirely
A) Only practicing right before performances B) Ignoring tuning problems C) Relying solely on individual practice D) Consistent sectional and full band rehearsals
A) Allow parents to dictate decisions B) Ignore parent concerns C) Completely exclude parents from activities D) Encourage supportive participation
A) Only responsible for keeping time B) Dictate all aspects of the show C) Conduct the band and provide visual leadership D) Play the loudest instrument
A) Ignore financial issues B) Prioritize essential needs and fundraise effectively C) Spend all the money immediately D) Rely solely on school funding
A) Musical phrases B) Ignoring the music C) Only interesting visuals D) Random movement
A) Only when students complain B) Whenever the director feels like it C) Regularly to avoid fatigue and injury D) Never, to maximize practice time
A) Always using the same uniforms B) Playing only classical music C) A specific style of marching band show design D) Never using props
A) Take sides without investigating B) Publicly shame those involved C) Ignore the conflict and hope it resolves itself D) Mediate fairly and find a resolution
A) Confuse the opposing team B) Only perform for the band's benefit C) Entertain the crowd and energize the team D) Showcase the director's talent
A) Encourage collaboration and mutual respect B) Isolate individual members C) Foster competition and rivalry D) Ignore social dynamics
A) To ignore performance quality B) To identify areas for growth after an assessment or performance C) To assign blame for mistakes D) To publicly criticize the band
A) Ignore all criticism B) Take all criticism personally C) Argue with the critics D) Objectively consider the feedback and make improvements
A) Never communicating any details B) Hiding information from the band C) Use multiple methods like email, websites and announcements D) Relying solely on word-of-mouth
A) Assuming students will be careful B) Establish clear safety protocols and enforce them consistently C) Ignoring potential hazards D) Prioritizing performance over safety
A) Only the director should have leadership skills B) Prepares students for future roles inside and outside of the band C) It is not important D) Leadership is innate and cannot be taught
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.
A) Unimportant B) Very important, to maintain a professional image C) The school is responsible for cleaning everything. D) Only important for the drum majors
A) Just playing louder B) Switching instruments frequently C) Consistent work on tone quality and intonation. D) Ignoring tuning problems
A) Only necessary in cold weather B) Warming up is a waste of time C) It's not important D) To prevent injuries and prepare the body and mind for activity.
A) Only focus on the director's vision B) Ignore student suggestions C) Solicit student input and give them responsibilities D) Dictate every aspect of the program |