Band
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
When should you touch or hold another person's instrument?
Never!!!
What does forte mean?
Loud
What is good posture while playing a wind instument?
Both feet flat on the floor, back of the chair, back straight
What was Mr. Otstot's main band instrument?
The trumpet
The trumpet belongs to which family of instruments?
Brass
How many points do you receive every day for your daily rehearsal points?
2
What is a slur in music?
a marking that connects two different notes
Name the technique that defines the beginning of a note for a woodwind or brass player.
Tonguing
Where did the symphonic band go on their band trip last year?
New York City
What instrument family does the electric bass belong to?
The String family
What percentage of your grade is lessons?
30
What is a decrescendo?
Gradually get softer in volume
How do you know who to listen to when balancing a band sound?
Pyramid of sound
What is the capitol of Japan?
Tokyo
What instrument family does the oboe belong in?
Woodwinds
How many minutes into class will we start playing?
What does allegro means?
The music is fast
Name the technique that tells percussionists which stick to use
sticking
What is the name of the middle school band teacher this year?
Ms. Delaney
In order to get better at anything in band you need to do what?
Practice
When are cell phones allowed in rehearsal?
Never!
Explain D.C. al Coda
Go back to the beginning then play the coda
What is the most important thing to making a good sound on a wind instrument?
Air
Where did Mr. Otstot Attend College
Concordia College