Brass and Woodwinds
The correct fingering for a high "C" on Trumpet
"Open" or "No fingers"
Xylophones, Marimbas, and Bells use what kind of sticks?
Mallets
This festive song was a medley of tunes from a famous animated movie.
The Polar Express
Mr. Gorman is from this state.
New Jersey
This woodwind instrument played the opening melody in Loch Lomond
the sticking "LRLL" or "RLRR" is a rudiment called a
Paradiddle
Crescendo
This slow piece changed time signatures from 4/4 to 2/4 frequently.
Loch Lomond
Where did Mr. Gorman go to college?
Rutgers
What is the difference between the Alto and Tenor Saxophones?
The Tenor saxophone is a larger instrument so it sounds lower than the alto.
What are the two kinds of percussion instruments?
Pitched and Unpitched
This piece was composed by Frank Ticheli
Joy
Mr. Gorman has what kind of pet?
A Tuxedo cat named Lila
The highest sounding woodwind instrument is what?
Piccolo
Which drum was originally referred to as a "Kettledrum"?
Timpani
How many 16th notes make up 1 QUARTER note
4
The song "Portals" was a part of this arrangement.
Avengers Endgame
When is Mr. Gorman getting married?
November.
Brass players change the pitch on their instrument by doing at least two things. Name at least 2 different ways.
Pushing valves, moving the slide, changing the air speed, or changing the lip position?
Name any 4 pitched percussion instruments.
Any of the following:
Timpani, Bells, xylophone, chimes, marimba, crotales, Piano
What does the term "articulation" mean?
It describes HOW you play a note - short, long, accented, connected, etc.
This piece was used for your December/2nd Quarter Playing Test.
Above and Beyond
What is the most largest event Mr. Gorman has performed at?