Chapter 3: The Geographic Volume Scale

Band directors frequently measure volume using geographic locations.

Modern science does not recognize this system.

Band directors remain unconcerned.

Case Study 7

Director Statement

"LET'EM HEAR IT IN KANSAS!"

Scientific Translation

Play louder.

Much louder.

Freshman Interpretation

The performance has expanded across state lines.

Veteran Interpretation

Kansas is merely the minimum requirement.

Geographic Volume Table

Location

Approximate Volume

Rehearsal Room

Mezzo Piano

Football Field

Forte

Parking Lot

Forte Plus

Kansas

Very Forte

Nebraska

Extremely Forte

Texas

Championship Sound

Parent Warning

If your child comes home and says:

"Kansas couldn't hear us."

Everything is normal.

Do not contact the school.