Procedures
Which door/s is the ENTRANCE to the band hall?
What is... The double doors beside the band office.
Who is allowed to answer the door?
What is... a director appointed scholar (security guard).
What kind of pet does Mr. Zatkow have?
What is... cat
Draw a staff and write in the note names for the lines and spaces. (Bass or Treble clef) Bonus points if you can add ledger line notes too.
What is... [director's answer check answers]
When is our parent meeting night?
What is... August 20th @6:30pm
What do you do with your stand at the end of class?
What is... Pushing your stand forward, unless you sit in the first row, push your stand into your chair.
What should you do if you do NOT have a copy of the music we are rehearsing? (2)
What is...
1. Ask a director BEFORE class or your section leader.
2. Share with a section mate.
Where is Mr. Rodriguez's favorite vacation spot?
hint: it is in the US
What is... Florida
What is concert F on your instrument?
What is...
Flute/Low Brass - F
Clarinet/Tenor/Trumpet - G
Alto/Bari - D
Horn - C
What was the first Pixar movie?
What is... Toy Story
What are the first three things you do after walking into class?
What is...
1. Placing backpack by your locker.
2. Assembling your instrument.
3. Warming up on your own.
What are instances where taking during rehearsal is acceptable?
What is...
1. Raising your hand to ask a question about your instrument or the music.
2. Answering a class question from the director.
3. Transition between piece to piece.
80% of class is making music. The more you talk the less we play.
How many cats does Mrs. Hamilton have?
What is... two
Bonus: Their names Dr. Pepper and Jack
What do two half notes tied together look like?
What is... [director's answer on the white board]
Who is NOT allowed in the band hall?
What is... Any scholar who is not in band.
*Not even non band siblings who go to NTMS are allowed in the band hall.
What should you do if a director is working with a section other than your own?
What is...
1. Number the measures of your music.
2. Air band your part.
3. Mark in accidentals and uncommon note fingerings (D#, Gb, etc...)
4. Instrument maintenance if needed (oil a sticky valve, clean a sticky pad)
NOT: taking with neighbor, making noise on your isntrument, sleeping
What NFL team does Mr. Duke have a part ownership of?
What is... the Green Bay Packers
How many beats go into a dotted half note?
What is... three
What items are PROHIBITED in the band hall?
What is... Chewing gum, any liquid other than water, all foods, other campus prohibited items. (ex. Cell phones/personal electronic devices)
When is the best time to ask to go to the restroom? (3)
What is...
1. Go to the restroom before class.
2. In case of emergency, ask the assisting director. Do not ask the director on the podium.
3. Never.
NOT: In the middle of class
What is Mr. Gozzard's primary instrument?
What is... Jazz Drums
Describe what the top and bottom numbers mean in the 4/4 time signature.
What is...there are four quarter notes in each measure.
The top number is how many - four
The bottom number is what kind - quarter notes