Band
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
How many beats does a whole note get?
4 beats
How many concerts were performed last year with Pierce Bands?
2
Name two components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
What is Mrs. Williams's main instrument?
Flute
The bassoon belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
Name one song played by 8th grade last year:
Avengers, High Hopes, Midnight Mission, etc.
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
What college(s) did Mrs. Williams go to?
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) & Wayne State University (WSU)
What is the beginning of a note called?
Articulation / Attack
How many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
Who is our current choir teacher?
Mrs. Williams
Finish the phrase. Breathe together, _______.
Play together.
What classes does Mrs. Williams teach this year?
6th Cadet Band, 6th Grade Choir, 7th Prep Band, Music Appreciation, 8th Grade Choir
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?
Instrument, music, pencil
Name a machine that beats time
Metronome
What sports do Mrs. Williams' daughters play?
Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer
Fortissimo
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
What are the names of the three bands at Pierce?
Cadet, Prep and Concert
Name two different styles of music
Lyrical, March, Jazz, Latin, Technical, Rock, Popular, etc.
How many years has Mrs. Williams taught for?
27