Concert Info
What is the required dress code for concerts? What is the name of it and what does it mean.
Concert Black. All black dress clothes
What are the 3 sections of the band
Woodwinds
Brass
Percussion
What are the 4 sections of the orchestra
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
3 pillars of excellence
In time
In tune
In balance
What university did he graduate from.
West Chester University
What does call time mean and what time is it usually for school performances
The time you show up. 6pm
What instruments make up the brass section listed in score order
Trumpet
Horn
Trombone
Baritone
Tuba
What do you do with your bow EVERY time you put your instrument away
Loosen it
What are 2 main parts to constructing the pyramid of sound properly
Blend with your section
Balance within the Band/Orchestra
How old is he
40 years young
How do you know where to sit during performances?
Who should take the folder for your section out to the gym on concert night.
Name tags on seats.
The first person who arrives in your section takes the entire folder to their seats.
What do percussionist practice to build their drumming vocabulary.
Rudiments
Should every player have their own Rosin?
How do you know when you need Rosin?
Do you need to scratch the Rosin before use?
Yes.
By feel and by sound.
No.
What is one main key to practicing/rehearsing a tough musical excerpt.
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
What is his daughters name?
Chloe
What member of the band/orchestra should you be focused on at all times during performance and rehearsal (besides yourself)
THE CONDUCTOR
Name all the mallet percussion instruments we have in the instrumental room.
Does every individual need to tune every day?
Who is responsible for tuning their instrument?
How many tuners should be on the rack before and after each class?
Yes.
Each player.
12
What phrase is used to describe performance and rehearsal attendance expectations?
To be here, you have to be here.
Pronounce his last name properly.
True
He
Yo
What is the #1 personal achievement for any individual on concert night?
Do not speak to Mr. Trujillo
Name all of the woodwind instruments included in a band score. (Not just the ones we currently have)
Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Piccolo, Clarinet, Bass clarinet, Alto clarinet, Alto Sax, tenor sax, Bari sax
Spell Bay-Toe-Vin properly
BEETHOVEN
#1 Rule of ENMS Band and Orchestra
Look good to sound good.
How many years has he been teaching?
18