Band
Clap This Rhythm (1)
1 & 2 3 & (4) &
When you enter the band room, what is the first thing you should look at
The active board
Explain a tie in music
A marking that connects two of the same notes
Name the technique that defines the beginning of a note for a woodwind or brass player.
Tonguing
What is Mr. D's favorite color?
Blue
Clap This Rhythm (2)
1 & (2) & 3 4 &
How do you know when the director is ready to start class?
Mr. D is at the front of the room frantically waving his hands and asking us to be quiet.
Explain a slur in music
a marking that connects two different notes
How can you help eachother keep a steady beat?
tap foot quietly to the beat. Watch the conductor
What is Mr. D's favorite instrument to play other than clarinet?
Euphonium
Clap This Rhythm (3)
1 &a 2 &a 3e&a 4
If you are missing music, something is broken, or you need to borrow something from the teacher, when is the best time for you to do these things?
Before class starts
Explain a descrescendo
Gradually get softer in volume
What is the fancy name for the specific way a musician uses their lips, facial muscles, tongue, and teeth to shape their mouth? (spelling counts)
Embouchure
What is Mr. D's all time favorite musical?
Les Miserables
Clap This Rhythm (4)
1 &a 2e&a 3e& 4
When is the best time to use the restroom when you have band class?
Before you arrive / before class starts
Explain a 1st and 2nd ending
1st time take the first ending, second time take the second ending
Name the technique that tells percussionists which stick to use
sticking
Mr. D has the same thing for lunch everyday. What is his lunch?
Buffalo Chicken wrap and greek yogurt.
Clap This Rhythm (5)
1e a2e a3e& 4&
What behavior will assist the entire band to have a great rehearsal?
Active listening, being focus and present, being kind to one another.
Explain D.C. al Coda
Go back to the beginning then play the coda
What is the most important way to practice something you're struggling with?
Isolate the difficult bar(s), slow it down, repetition, slowly speed up
Mr. D has the same thing for breakfast everyday. What is his beakfast?
Egg bites and oatmeal