Band
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
When you enter the room what is(are) the first thing(s) you should grab?
Chair/stand
What is the name of a popular mobile/pc game that has made an appearance in the band class this year?
Among Us
The most important thing you do when you play your instrument
Produce a good tone!
Who is Mr. Jones's favorite Star Wars character?
Darth Vader
The bassoon belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How do you know when the director is ready to start class?
Who is the composer for the music of the following movies: Star Wars, Jaws, E.T., Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Home Alone, Superman
John Williams
Name the 3 parts of a note!
Attack, Sustain & Release
What state did Mr. Morris just move here from?
Kentucky
What is the invisible plane that a conductor uses to show the band where the beat is?
Ictus
If you are missing something, something is broken, or need to borrow something from the teachers, when is the best time for you to do these things?
Before class starts
Mr. Jones and Mr. Morris love the Star Wars Franchise. What are the names of the ORIGINAL TRILOGY?
A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi
When breathing properly, what two words should you silently form with your mouth?
"How" "Too"
Mr. Jones's number of years teaching in Excelsior plus Mr. Morris's number of years teaching in Excelsior equals what number?
Hint: This is INCLUDING this year!
Ten
The English Horn belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
If you need to use the restroom/see the nurse/get something from your locker/go to the office, what is the proper procedure?
Ask the teacher
Little Wolfgang Amadeus began composing before he learned to read and write. What was his last name?
Mozart
When blending and finding good balance, Mr. Morris and Mr. Jones says your sound should what?
Fit in the sound of a larger instrument. Follow the sound pyramid. Sound like one instrument. Be round.
What High School did Mr. Morris and Mr. Jones both attend?
Kearney High School
In order to get better at anything in band you need to do what?
Practice
What is the number one rule in this classroom?
Speak to your teacher(s)/classmates/staff with respect at all times
Which animated Disney movie brought in $1.3 billion dollars at the box office, which made it the highest grossing animated movie in history.
Frozen 2
Name all the steps to proper practice technique
Chunk it up, slow it down, use the met, repetition
What 2 universities did Mr. Morris and Mr. Jones each go to?
Mr. Morris went to Truman State University and Mr. Jones went to Missouri Western State University