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 will regular band perform this year?
2
Name two components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
What sports does Mr. Miller coach?
Football and Wrestling
The oboe belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
Where does your music folders NOT go after class?
Cubbies, floors, chairs, stands, Mr. Millers office, Mr. Millers desk, lockers, Mr. Millers car, Mr. Millers microwave, inside the bass drum
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
What college did Mr. Miller go to?
University of Northern Iowa (UNI)
What is the beginning of a note called?
Articulation / Attack
How many beats does a SINGULAR eight note get?
half a beat
Where can you get band supplies in Oelwein?
Sam's Clothing
What three word phrase does Mr. Miller say to keep kids from blasting or hurting their face?
"good sounds only"
What instrument does Mr. Miller play?
Bass trombone
The French 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
How many pets does Mr. Miller have?
5. 2 dogs and 3 cats
Fortissimo
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
What is the procedure for walking into the bandroom? (List from start to finish)
Read the board, get what is needed, get ready and go to seat, warm-up/get ready to play
Name three different types of articulation
Stacatto, Legato, Accent, Marcato, Slurred, Etc
How many siblings does Mr. Miller have?
7