Band
What 4 families of instruments do we have in our band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Strings
How many beats does a whole note get?
4 beats
When is the Winter Concert?
December 17th
Name two components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
What is Mr. Gruschow's main instrument?
Bassoon!
The bassoon belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
What day does Jenkins School have band?
Friday
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
What is Mr. Lessard's main instrument? very specifically
Bass Trombone
What is the beginning of a note called?
Articulation / Attack
How many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
What is the Scituate fight song?
Anchors Aweigh!
Explain why breathing is important in band
To prepare our lungs for making music, expanding our lung capacity, etc.
What is Mr. Lessard's favorite movie composer?
John Williams
The Horn belong to which instrument family?
Brass
How many beats does a dotted half note get?
3 beats
What are we expected to have each class?
ALL equipment - instrument, mouthpiece, reeds, music, pencil, etc.
Name a machine that beats time
Metronome
What college does Mr. Lessard teach at after school?
Bridgewater State
What is the last rule of the Gates Band?
The Best We Can Be
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get in 6/8 time?
1 beat - fast
3 beats - slow
What are the 4 main types of saxophones
soprano
alto
tenor
baritone
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Where did Mr. Gruschow go to college?
Ithaca College