Section 5: CHAPTER 5 Role of the Conductor

Question 1

When on the march and in block band formation, the Gutter Guard position is
_______ paces to the right and on line from the _______ rank of the band.

Answer 1

Two, first

Question 2

The baton is held in the ________ hand.

Answer 2

right

Question 3

During street parades, when the reviewing stand is on the band’s left, the
conductor’s primary position is _____ paces to the ______ and ______ with the
_______ rank.

Answer 3

Two, left, on line, first

Question 4

T/F While executing a pivot in a counter march, the right arm with the baton
should swing naturally.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

If the baton is in the right hand and present arms is given, when should the
conductor transfer the baton to the left hand?
A. After the command “Arms”
B. After the preparatory command “Arms”
C. After the preparatory command “Present”
D. Do not transfer the baton

Answer 5

C. After the preparatory command “Present”

Question 6

T/F While the inspecting official is trooping the line, the Conductor will need to
render a salute.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T/F The eyes and head should turn to the left when the reviewing area is on
the left side of the band.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

T/F After pivoting during a right turn, the conductor regains alignment
as soon as possible with the musician originally located to his/her left and
in the front rank.

Answer 8

Ture

Question 9

Where does the junior conductor get placed if there are two conductors in a block band formation?

Answer 9

tow paces to the left and on line from the first rank of the band

Question 10

What is the exception for a conductor to be placed on the left side of the band?

Answer 10

if the review stand is on the left

Question 11

Where is baton placed while at parade rest for the conductor?

Answer 11

right hand with the left hand clasped over the right centered approximately two inches below the belt buckle

Question 12

Where do all cues come from for salutes in street parades and pass in review?

Answer 12

the drum major

Question 13

How does the conductor exchange postions with the drum major in block formation?

Answer 13

marches forward 6 paces, executes a left face march and proceed to the drum majors position

Question 14

How does the drum major exchange positions with the conductor?

Answer 14

march towards the center of the band, proceed past the first rank, make a left face while marching, and continue past the right flank of the band.

Upon reaching two paces past the right flank of the band, execute a left face, and align