Section 5: CHAPTER 2 Basic Mace, Verbal and Supplemental Commands/Signals/Execution

Question 1

Identify the parts of the mace.

Answer 1

A: Ball,

B: Staff,

C: Chain,

D: Ferrule

Question 2

The four types of commands are _______________, __________________,

____________________, and __________________.

Answer 2

Preparatory Command, Command of Execution, Combined Command,

Supplementary Command

Question 3

The primary position to carry the mace while marching or when conducting the

band at the halt is the __________________.

Answer 3

Carry

Question 4

During eyes left, the head of the Drum Major faces to the ________________.

Answer 4

front

Question 5

T/F Verbal and non-verbal commands are useful when given at the same time.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What signal establishes the proper tempo while the band is performing and

marching?

Answer 6

Cadence Mace

Question 7

Cease Playing for the full band is also known as the __________________.

Answer 7

Two Handed Cut

Question 8

The ball of the mace is raised and slowly rotated in a circular motion. This the

primary signal for ___________________.

Answer 8

honors

Question 9

T/F While walking the mace in the slow march, the Drum Major swings the left

arm naturally.

Answer 9

false

Question 10

The signal for counter march is executed in the same manner as ____________,

however, the Drum Major is ___________ towards the band.

Answer 10

Forward March,

facing

Question 11

T/F When executing signals for turns, the staff should remain parallel to the deck.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T/F When executing signals for the one and two handed cuts, ball remains in

place while in the air.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Identify the movement shown in the picture below.

Answer 13

Cadence Mace/Mace Pump

Question 14

What movement is this?

Answer 14

Concert Formation

Question 15

What movement is this?

Answer 15

Right Turn

Question 16

What movement is this?

Answer 16

Left Turn

Question 17

What movement is this?

Answer 17

Halt

Question 18

What movement is this?

Answer 18

Mark Time

Question 19

What movement is this?

Answer 19

Forward March

Question 20

What command is this?

Answer 20

All playing stop

Question 21

What command is this?

Answer 21

Cease playing winds

Question 22

What is this?

Answer 22

Mace pump

Question 23

What is the primary position used to carry the mace?

Answer 23

Carry

Question 24

How many counts is carry?

Answer 24

2

Question 25

Can carry be executed with the right hand?

Answer 25

yes, it is called right hand carry

Question 26

When is mace salute executed?

Question 27

What is the purpose of a mace spin?

Answer 27

The spin alerts the band of an upcoming signal.

Question 28

How many spins are executed in a mace spin?

Answer 28

No more than one revolution per count should be executed as it appears rushed and detracts from the dignity of a military band.

Question 29

Where is the ball of the mace at the ready mace spin?

Answer 29

eye level

Question 30

When is roll off executed?

Answer 30

while ## Footnote halted at attention or marching.

Question 31

What happens on the downbeat of measure 5 for Count 1 in a roll off?

Answer 31

raise the mace vertically and to the right. At the same time, release the mace with the left hand and return the thumb along the trouser seam.

Question 32

WHat are counts 3 and 4 of a roll off considered?

Question 33

What do you do on measure 8 for count 4 of a roll off?

Question 34

How many counts is roll off?

Answer 34

4 counts

Question 35

What is the purpose of instruments up?

Answer 35

This signal brings the instruments to Prepare to Play.

Question 36

When is instruments up executed from?

Answer 36

at carry either marching or halted at attention

Question 37

What is instruments up executed with while marching?

Answer 37

roll off

Question 38

How many counts is instruments up?

Answer 38

2 counts

Question 39

What do instruments do on count 1 of instruments up?

Answer 39

The go from carry to ready

Question 40

WHat does cease playing coincide with?

Answer 40

the last 4 bars of music

Question 42

How many counts is cease playing?

Answer 42

4 counts

Question 44

How many measures before you execute the spin and bring the mace to the front of the body for cease play?

Answer 44

5 to 8 measures

Question 45

What happens on count one of a cease play winds?

Answer 45

On the downbeat of the desired measure, raise the mace vertically. (This signals the bass drum’s first double beat.)

Question 46

What happens on count 2 of a Cease play winds?

Answer 46

On the downbeat of the next measure, thrust the mace out to the right in a 45. angle, keeping the ball directly over the head. (This signals the bass drum’s a second double beat.) The left hand remains at the side.

Question 47

WHat is count 3 for a cease play winds?

Answer 47

silent

Question 48

What happens on count 4 of a cease playing winds?

Answer 48

On the downbeat of the final measure, bring the mace back to the front of the body. The left hand may remain at the side or be cupped over the right hand to stop the movement of the ferrule. This is the signal of execution.

Question 49

What do percussionists do on a cease play full band?

Answer 49

go to a tap

Question 51

Does honors on the march requrie any precision movments?

Answer 51

no

Question 52

How do you execute a honors on the march?

Answer 52

Slowly raise the mace vertically and to the right. This prevents misinterpreting the signal as Cease Play. At the same time, release the mace with the left hand and return the thumb along the trouser seam. Then move the ball of the mace in a small circular motion above the head. Lower the mace and grasp it as required for the next signal.