Section 2 (Arranging) - Writing for Ceremonial Band

Question 1

what are the primary function CBs play at

Answer 1

military ceremonies

Coc, retirements, funerals, and honors

Question 2

what are the secondary function CBs play at

Answer 2

community outreach and recruiting

Question 3

a full CB includes

Answer 3

32 players
picc, oboe, bassoon, Clarinet 1-3
alto sax 1-2, Tenor sax, Trumpets 1-3
Horn 1-2, trombone 1-3, euph
Sousa/tuba, BD, Snare, And Cym

Question 4

what is the minimal size of a CB

Answer 4

14 instruments

Question 5

what is the sample instrumentation for a minimum sized CB

Answer 5

Piccolo, Clarinet 1-2, Alto sax
Trumpet 1-3, trombone 1-2. euph, tuba
BD, snare, and cym

Question 6

what is the most versatile instrument in the CB

Answer 6

the trumpet

Question 7

what instrument is listened to for style interpretation

Answer 7

the trumpet

Question 8

what is unique capability of a trumpet player

Answer 8

performing bugle calls

Question 9

what line is written for trumpet 1

Answer 9

the main melody line

Question 10

if a bugle call is in a piece who plays it

Answer 10

either the first trumpet or the whole section in unison

Question 11

what is the function of second and third trumpet parts

Answer 11

to fill out the chords

Question 12

what is often double in the horn parts

Answer 12

the second and third trumpet

Question 13

what is the quality of the horns voice

Answer 13

velvety dark timbre that completes the brass choir sound

Question 14

what does the horns sound serve as the bridge between

Answer 14

the woodwind and brass section

Question 15

when applied with a woodwind section what does the horn do

Answer 15

lessen the reedy sound of woodwinds, especially saxs

Question 16

does the horn usually serve as a solo voice

Answer 16

no

Question 17

what is the horns most common and effective function

Answer 17

to serve as a moving accompaniment

Question 18

how is moving accompaniment accomplished?

Answer 18

by supporting the alto and tenor lines with an independent rhythmic lines

Question 19

if the 2nd and 3rd trumpets having an independent rhythmic line the horn must double, what instrument should you couple the rhythms with

Answer 19

the snare drum

Question 20

what should be clear from the 1st and 2nd horns alone

Answer 20

the basic chord sound

Question 21

can the trombone be a soloist

Answer 21

yes

Question 22

when should the trombone have the main melody

Answer 22

when a brassy pompous style is needed

Question 23

the trombone helps improve what resonance of the ensemble

Answer 23

the tenor

Question 24

since the instrument is directional it helps create what style characteristic

Answer 24

marcato

Question 25

what is trombone one often used for

Answer 25

reinforcing melody lines played by trumpet 1 | creating depth

Question 26

what instruments can trombone 1 double counter melodies with

Answer 26

tenor sax and euph

Question 27

what does trombone 1 do when playing harmony

Answer 27

it carries the lead pitch in the harmony

Question 28

what does trombone 2 do

Answer 28

fill out and sustain the basic harmony supporting trombone 1

Question 29

if trombone 1 is playing a solo trombone two plays

Answer 29

the lead harmony

Question 30

what does trombone 3 do

Answer 30

fills out the harmony

Question 31

trombone three is very low sometimes even doubling the bass. what is it usually played on

Answer 31

Bass bone

Question 32

what are the best three ways to use the euphonium

Answer 32

1. countermelodies 2. perform melody and solos 3. harmonic support with low brass

Question 33

why is the euphonium player heard so clearly

Answer 33

it has a unique timbral quality

Question 34

what instrument does the euph blend with the best

Answer 34

tenor sax

Question 35

when is the sousaphone used?

Answer 35

on the march

Question 36

the preferred number of marching sousas is?

Answer 36

2

Question 37

what part of SATB is given to the tuba?

Answer 37

the bass

Question 38

when writing a tuba part you can use non harmonic tones as long as?

Answer 38

good voice leading is used and rhythms are simple

Question 39

complicated tuba passages sound?

Answer 39

muddy and unclear

Question 40

the tuba often matches the rhythm of what instrument

Answer 40

the bass drum | including accents

Question 41

what can each woodwind do in a CB

Answer 41

play melody or solo

Question 42

doubling woodwinds with brass does what

Answer 42

adds depth, color, and expressivness

Question 43

should woodwinds be in the same octave as brass

Answer 43

no, one octave up

Question 44

sweeping line, countermelodies and obbligato parts add?

Answer 44

variety and excitement

Question 45

when is flute used in CB

Answer 45

when the UL says so for a somber occasion where picc is too piercing

Question 46

the picc has what sound quality

Answer 46

a high tessitura and ability to project over any ensemble

Question 47

what does the picc bring to the music

Answer 47

joyful quality and brilliance tinnitus

Question 48

The percussive nature of the picc does what

Answer 48

enhance rhythmic lines where notes are accented and separated

Question 49

why should you omit the picc in mellow and quiet passages

Answer 49

it will sound unsupported and thin

Question 50

what can the clarinet do

Answer 50

melody, sweeping runs, trills, and fast passages at any dynamic

Question 51

what does the clarion do

Answer 51

creates a bright and clear sound above MF.

Question 52

in the clarion what instrument does the clarinet double

Answer 52

1st trumpet

Question 53

do not write between __ and ___ on the clarinet because it sounds thin and dull

Answer 53

F4-Bb4

Question 54

the 1st clarinet is similar in role to

Answer 54

1st trumpet

Question 55

what do 2nd and 3rd clarinets do and who can they double

Answer 55

fill out chords | 2nd and 3rd trumpet

Question 56

what does the saxophones sound do

Answer 56

brings out the lower overtones | adds depth, strength, and volume

Question 57

what part do you give fist alto

Answer 57

the alto line or double 2nd trumpet

Question 58

what should the second alto do

Answer 58

double a 3rd below first or double 3rd trumpet

Question 59

what are the other 4 sax voicing options

Answer 59

1. 1st alto doubles 2nd clarinet, 2nd alto doubles third clarinet 2. 1st and 2nd alto doubles 1st and 2nd horns respectively 3. 1st and 2nd alto doubles 1st and 2nd bone respectively 4. voiced under the euphonium during countermelodies

Question 60

what part do you give the tenor sax

Answer 60

the tenor line | or double various 3rd parts

Question 61

what can the tenor sax do in a woodwind soli

Answer 61

double the bass line 8va

Question 62

what does the percussion section do

Answer 62

provide the primary rhythmic pulse

Question 63

what does the snare convey

Answer 63

accents, crescendos, and decrescendos

Question 64

when do cymbals often tacet

Answer 64

trio

Question 65

what do bass drum cymbals often play

Answer 65

the unit of the beat

Question 66

when should the bass and cymbals play together?

Answer 66

full ensemble accents on the beat for wind entrances off beat special cues by the conductor