Music Theory
Procedures
HJHS Band
Band Techniques
Band Directors
100

What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?

Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion

100

When you enter the room what are the two things you should grab?

Instrument and music/book

100

How many concerts does the 7th grade band perform at in a year?

Two

100

The most important thing you do when you play your instrument

Produce a good tone!

100

What is Ms. Lee and Mr. Burnham's favorite drink?

Coffee

200

The bassoon belongs to which family of instruments?

Woodwinds

200

What do you do when Ms. Lee steps up on the podium?

Be quiet and listen for instructions

200

What is the name of the auditioned band that 7th and 8th grade students could be a part of in November?

All-District Band

200

Name two components of good posture

Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, etc.

200

What state is Mr. Burnham originally from?

Kentucky

300

What is the invisible plane that a conductor uses to show the band where the beat is?

Ictus

300

If you are missing something, something is broken, or need to borrow something from the teachers, when is the best time for you to do these things?

Before class starts

300

What event does 8th grade march in?

Homecoming Parade

300

When breathing properly, what two words should you silently form with your mouth?

"How" "Too"

300

What is Mr. Dedert's favorite TV show?

Ted Lasso

400

The English Horn belongs to which family of instruments?

Woodwinds

400

If you need to use the restroom/see the nurse/get something from your locker/go to the office, what is the proper procedure?

Ask the teacher and take the hall pass

400

How many performances has the ESMS Jazz Ensemble had this year.

Hint: performances canceled by weather do not count

6 (Winter/Spring/May Concert, Elms, Jazzaque, Talent Show)

400

When blending and finding good balance, Mr. Morris and Mr. Jones says your sound should what?

Fit in the sound of a larger instrument. Follow the sound pyramid. Sound like one instrument.

400

How many siblings does Ms. Lee have? Brothers, sisters, or both? You must have both parts of the answer to get all of the points.

Two brothers

500

Which ensemble/band is the core of the program and all others benefit from its success?

NOT which grade

Concert Band

500

If you lost a piece of music, what steps should you take?

Check the table for extra copies. If there aren't any, write what you need with your name on the whiteboard on the office door.

500

How many incoming 6th graders are currently signed up for band next year? (Must be within 3)

84

500

Name all the steps to proper practice technique

Chunk it up, slow it down, use the met, repetition

500

What club was Mr. Dedert in during high school? (that isn't band)

Future Farmers of America

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