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Respectful
Respectful
True or False: I can chat with my friends whenever I want to.
False.
True or False: I can play the instruments whenever I walk in the room as long as I do it before Mrs. Anderson gets back in
False. You always need permission to play the instruments. That is distracting to others.
True or False: If music is playing, I am ok to break dance, or do the splits, or cartwheels.
False: save those moves until performance day so no one gets hurt!
What candy does Mrs. Anderson like to pass out but not like to eat
jolly rancher
What do forte and piano mean?
loud and soft
True or False: I need to raise my hand for permission to speak.
True
True or False: If it is hard to play the instrument or I don't like it, I can sit and do nothing or mess around instead.
False! So many things that are worthwhile are hard at first, so don't give up!
True or False: I should keep my hands to myself even if my friend is ok with me touching them.
True
Name an instrument Mrs. Anderson plays
Violin, Piano, Ukelele
What is an example of a brass instrument?
trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, etc.
True or False: I can blurt out random sounds and words as long as my classmates will think it is funny.
False: it is disrepectful to make any noises or shout outs when it is not my turn.
True or False: I can play my instrument as soon as Mrs. Anderson hands it to me.
False! Wait in rest position until everyone is ready.
When using chairs, which parts should be touching the ground and which part of my body should be touching the chair?
The legs of the chairs on the ground and my bottom on the chair (not my feet!)
How many kids does Mrs. Anderson have
four
Name any musician of the month from last year
Beethoven, Grieg, Saent Sans, Jack Johnson, Sousa, etc.
True or False: When Mrs. Anderson asks me to sing louder, I should shout as loud as I can.
False: Remember, shouting and singing are not the same thing. And don't forget about the 5th graders and preschoolers next door!
True or False: I can pretend my instrument is a weapon that I am going to use on one of my classmates.
False! Instruments are there to make music, not scare others!
True or False: I can lay down in music class as long as I am really tired.
False! Unless Mrs. Anderson tells you otherwise, you should be sitting!
What is the name of the song Mrs. Anderson always plays for Night at the Museum (or who wrote it)
Moonlight Sonata, by Beethoven
Clap the rhythm on the board
Long long short short long
True or False: If Mrs. Anderson has called on someone who raised their hand, I should listen to what they have to say.
True: Your classmates deserve the same respect you would give the teacher!
Please demonstrate Rest Position.
Instrument on the floor in front of you, hands off
True! Mrs. Anderson needs to know where all the kids are at all times in case of an emergency.
Name a place Mrs. Anderson used to live
Texas, Utah, Washington, Taiwan
Give one example of a meter.
4/4, 3/4, 2/2