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 performances will we have this year?
8+
(3 concerts, FHS Band Night, IGSMA, Tri-District Band Festival, 2 showcases, Etc.)
Name components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, shoulders back, neck straight etc.
What is Ms.Maciel's main instrument?
Trombone
The flute belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
What is the name of the method book that we use?
Essential Elements
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
What other school does Ms. Maciel help with marching band at?
Rolling Meadows High School
What is the beginning of a note called?
Articulation / Attack
How many beats does a SINGULAR eight note get?
half a beat
Who is our current choir teacher?
Ms. Gruben
What tells us which notes to play flat, sharp or natural at the beginning of a piece of music?
Key Signature
How many siblings does Ms. Maciel have?
The trombone 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, instrument supplies
Name the practice tool that beats time
Metronome
What is Ms. Maciel's dog's name?
Trick question, she doesn't have a dog
Fortissimo
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
What is our first performance of the year?
FHS Band Night or Fall Concert (November 13)
What syllable do you use for staccato notes?
"Dit"
What is Ms. Maciel's least favorite number?
67