Band
Where does the reed go after you play
Off the mouthpiece, into the reed guard
When you enter the band room, what should you do
Enter silently, put instrument on right side of chair, read the board for instructions, complete bell work
Explain a tie in music
a marking that connects two of the same notes
Draw the type of note that receives one beat
Drawing a quarter note on marker board
Treble Clef note on the first line
E
What is a tuner
A device that we use to tell whether we are flat or sharp
How Mrs Woodard gets your attention
Listening Llama
Explain a slur in music
a marking that connects two different notes
Draw the type of note that receives half of a beat.
Drawing an eighth note on marker board.
Bass clef note on first space
A
Who is allowed to play the percussion instruments?
The percussionists
Demonstrate the proper rest, ready, and playing positions
N/A
Explain a descrescendo
Gradually get softer in volume
How many beats does a whole note receive?
4 beats
Treble Clef note in middle line
B
What do you do if you don't know a note
Look it up immediately
What should you do if you need something
Raise your hand
Explain a 1st and 2nd ending
1st time take the first ending, second time take the second ending
Draw a whole rest.
Draw a whole rest on marker board.
Bass clef note top line
A
What is the harm in chewing gum, eating candy, and drinking sweet drinks during or before playing?
It can severely damage the instrument. The sugars stay inside the instrument and eventually grow nasty grossness.
What are the five steps to learning new music
(see behind the podium)
Explain <
An accent - play it with force
Draw the type of note that receives half a beat of silence.
Draw an eighth rest.
What does a flat, natural, and sharp do
Flat lowers, natural makes it not flat or sharp, sharp raises