Interesting Quiz Questions About WGI Iw Percussion Ensemble

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1/10 Questions

Going down the memory lane, the WGI percussion ensembles started in _______
- 1972
- 1971
- 1991
- 1977

About This Quiz

The Winter Guard International is a widely known organization that hosts performing arts competitions. The competition could be color guard, indoor winds, or indoor percussion ensembles. This organization manages such organization based on certain standards known to the competing bands. Have you watched any competition managed by this great organization?

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2.

Concerning the founders of the WGI, which of these is odd?
- Stanley Knaub
- Brayan Johnston
- Shirlee Dufresne
- Don Angelica
Correct Answer

A. Shirlee Dufresne

Explanation

The odd one out among the founders of the WGI is Shirlee Dufresne. This is because the other three names, Stanley Knaub, Brayan Johnston, and Don Angelica, are typically masculine names, while Shirlee is typically a feminine name.

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3.

The indoor percussion division of the WGI started in ________
- 2000
- 1996
- 1998
- 1992
Correct Answer

A. 1992

Explanation

The correct answer is 1992. The question is asking for the year in which the indoor percussion division of the WGI (Winter Guard International) started.

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4.

Concerning the mission of the WGI, which of these is odd?
- Provision of reward for excellence
- Provision of relationships that build awareness
- Provision of education for improving performance of ensembles
- Organization of lively percussion events
Correct Answer

A. Provision of reward for excellence

Explanation

The mission of the WGI is to provide various services and opportunities related to the performing arts, specifically focusing on percussion events, education for ensemble performance improvement, and building relationships to raise awareness. However, the provision of rewards for excellence does not align with the other options as it is not directly related to the core mission of the organization.

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5.

The competitive season usually starts in what month of the year?
- June
- May
- February
- January
Correct Answer

A. January

Explanation

The competitive season usually starts in January.

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6.

Competitions involving percussion ensembles normally starts in _______
- February
- April
- May
- September
Correct Answer

A. April

Explanation

Competitions involving percussion ensembles normally start in April. This is because April is a popular month for music competitions and festivals, and it allows ensembles to have enough time to prepare and rehearse after the winter break. Additionally, April is often a convenient time for schools and organizations to host these events, as it falls after the busy holiday season and before the end of the school year.

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7.

When was Neil Larrivee inducted to the WGI hall of fame?
- 2012
- 2013
- 2015
- 2016
Correct Answer

A. 2016

Explanation

Neil Larrivee was inducted into the WGI hall of fame in 2016.

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8.

How many color guards participated in the first year of WGI competition?
- 45 color guards
- 35 color guards
- 23 color guards
- 30 color guards
Correct Answer

A. 30 color guards

Explanation

In the first year of WGI competition, there were 30 color guards that participated.

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9.

What percussion classification system was used in 1999?
- Percussion Scholastic AA
- Percussion Independent Concert Class
- Percussion University Class
- Percussion College Class
Correct Answer

A. Percussion University Class

Explanation

In 1999, the percussion classification system that was used was Percussion University Class.

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10.

How many percussion classification systems were created in 1999?
- 5 systems
- 6 systems
- 10 systems
- 8 systems
Correct Answer

A. 8 systems

Explanation

In 1999, a total of 8 percussion classification systems were created.

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