Frequently Asked Questions Last Updated November 4th, 2009 Why Forte?
• Forte, from the French fort for “strength”, pronounced /FORTAY/ in English[1]; a person’s strong point [1] (“Preparing gourmet cuisine is his forte”). The English pronunciation is likely due to a historical confusion with the doublet below (musical term from the Italian). In light of this, some people regard the common English pronunciation as incorrect and insist that it should be pronounced /FORT, although the French word is actually pronounced with a silent T.[2] • Forte (music), a musical dynamic meaning “loudly” or “strong” • Many of the staff and members of Memphis Sound have come to help start Forte. The Forte name was originally chosen as the new name for Memphis Sound. MYPAA has granted OYAA (Overture Youth Advocacy Through the Arts – Parent Organization to Forte Drum & Bugle Corps) use of the name Forte, even though Memphis Sound and Forte are two separate organization. • We will honor the legacy of Memphis Sound by continuing on the traditions of that Corps (which was also
