Expectations
Define fermata
Hold the note until the conductor cuts you off. Make eye contact.
Where did Ms. Yates attend college?
Florida State University
Ms. Yates found this unexpected item in a locker last year.
a block of cheese
What should you do when someone steps onto the podium?
Stop all noise, listen, and be respectful.
A whole note + a half note + a quarter note + a dotted whole note = ?
13 beats
What saxophone is her favorite?
Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bari
Bari
Ms. Yates is always told not to have these by you guys (but does it anyway)
Energy drink
What should you ALWAYS bring with you to your seat? (three things)
Instrument, music, PENCIL
What is subdividing?
Breaking the big beat into smaller beats.
Ms. Yates wore this on her head at the Spring concert last year.
Cowboy hat
What kind of music is usually playing when you enter the band room?
Video game music
When you come in the room, you need to do this first
Read the board
What does D.C stand for?
De Capo
When she is not teaching, she is probably doing this.
At some other school, also teaching
If you forget your instrument, this is what you should do instead of sitting there doing nothing
Follow along with the music and air play/sing/count along. NOT TAKE A NAP.
S.T.A.R.S
Key Signature
Time Signature
Above and below the line
Roadmap
Special Stuff
One Piece
What music era was Chopin a prominent figure in?
Romantic Era (1800s)