Band Concepts
describe crescendo
gradually getting louder
How do we blend our sound
Don't play louder than the person next to you.
what color is Jinx
Orange
What does Mr. McKenzie's new tattoo say?
skol
Name a band rule or policy?
respond
accents have?
space
What do you see in the key of Bb Concert?
fl/ob/tbn/epuh - 2 flats
tpt/cl/tn - none
alto/bari - 1 sharp
hn - 1 flat
favorite thing to do?
eat, sleep
How old is Mr. McKenzie
38
name one piece from the last concert?
Pictures, Escape or other band pieces from the other groups
staccato - what four words do we use
fast air, light tongue
note math
whole note + dotted quarter note + 5 eighth notes + dotted half note + quarter note =
12 beats
Jinx's favorite treat
churu
name a phrase around the room or something Mr. McKenzie says each day in class
respond
what team recently won a state championship?
girls soccer
what two articulations do we use for jazz
do and dit
what do you see in your music when we play in Ab Concert - hint -fight song key
fl/ob/tbn/euph - 4 flats
tpt/cl/tn - 2 flats
hn - 3 flats
alto/bari - 1 flat
what month was Jinx born
August
How many Viking games has Mr. McKenzie been to?
1
how many band directors have taught at Senior High?
8
what articulation can you use to play higher notes?
what type of air do you use for lower notes?
an "E" articulation
warm air
Describe the difference between melody and harmony
melody is the main idea - clear picture
harmony is the supporting part - not as important
how many beds/cat areas does Jinx have?
8
how many months did Mr. McKenzie work on the cruise ship?
6 months
how many pep band games have we had?
10