Band
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
When you enter the room what is(are) the first thing(s) you should grab?
Chair/stand
How many concerts does 6th grade perform at in a year?
The most important thing you do when you play your instrument
Produce a good tone!
Who is Mr. Jones's favorite Star Wars character?
Darth Vader
The bassoon belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How do you know when the director is ready to start class?
What is the name of the festival in which 7th/8th graders can take solos and/or ensembles to contest?
Richmond Music Festival
Name two components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, etc.
What is the name of Mr. Morris's outside of school band?
Break the Fall
What is the invisible plane that a conductor uses to show the band where the beat is?
Ictus
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
What event does 8th grade march in?
Homecoming Parade
When breathing properly, what two words should you silently form with your mouth?
"How" "Too"
Including this year, how many years have Mr. Jones and Mr. Morris taught at Excelsior Springs?
Four
The English Horn belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
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, scan the QR code with your iPad and sign out
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)
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.
What college did Mr. Morris and Mr. Jones both attend?
Missouri Western State University
Which ensemble/band is the core of the program and all others benefit from its success?
NOT which grade
Concert Band
What is the number one rule in this classroom?
Speak to your teacher(s)/classmates/staff with respect at all times
How many incoming 6th graders are currently signed up for band next year? (Must be within 3)
84
Name all the steps to proper practice technique
Chunk it up, slow it down, use the met, repetition
Name the towns where Mr. Morris and Mr. Jones each grew up.
Lawson and Kearney