Band Handbook 1
List 2 band rehearsal rules.
Respect others, be prepared, no gum, food or drink in class, no talking while Mrs. Verbsky is on the podium, always do your best.
True or False: You can have your phone out or be playing games on your Chromebook/iPad while Mrs. Verbsky is teaching.
Very, very false.
What is Mrs. Verbsky's primary instrument?
Flute
How many beats does a half note get?
2
True or False: Flamingoes are pink because of the food they eat.
True
Give an example of an excused absence for missing a performance.
Illness, Injury, Family Emergency, and Religious Holidays.
Give examples of an unexcused absence for missing a performance.
Work, "I couldn't find a ride," "I forgot," "I didn't feel like it," etc.
What is Mrs. Verbsky's favorite color?
Purple
What is the percussion instrument called that is small, silver, and makes a "ting" sound when you hit it?
Triangle
True or false: Turtles can breathe out of their butts.
True!
How many band concerts will you perform in this year?
5th Grade: 2
6-8 Grade: 4
9-12 Grade: 4+ other parades, pep band, honor bands, etc.
True or False: You can get instrument supplies like valve oil, reeds, and slide grease etc. for free from Mrs. Verbsky.
True!
...UNLESS you abuse these items frequently.
True or False: Mrs. Verbsky is a dog person.
True!
What note sits on the space above the treble clef staff?
G
True or false: The reason that Miller City's colors are blue and gold is because there were blue and gold flowers growing right where they wanted to build the school.
False. I totally made that up.
What is your Concert Band uniform?
Grades 9-12 200 Point Bonus: What is your Marching Band Uniform? You must get it ALL correct!
Collared white shirt with long sleeves, long black bottoms, black socks, and black dress shoes.
Grades 9-12 Bonus: shako hat with plume, jacket, pants, cape, white gloves, white long socks (not cut off or ankle socks), and white marching shoes. Blue band shirt and white shorts underneath.
Grades 5-6: What is your beginning band book called?
Grades 7-12: Name 1 optional Band-related event you could participate in.
Grades 5-6: Essential Elements.
Grades 7-12: Solo and Ensemble, OMEA Honor Concert Band, OMEA Honor Jazz Band, and more. 9-12: Pep Band, Putnam County Honor Band.
True or False: Mrs. Verbsky has 3 siblings.
False. She only has 1!
Demonstrate how to conduct a 4/4 pattern.
What room number is this classroom?
320
List all the materials you need to bring to band class every day.
Your instrument, books, music, a pencil, and instrument supplies.
How many minutes do you have after the tardy bell rings to be ready to play in band class?
3
What month did Mrs. Verbsky get married in?
500 bonus points if you also guess the right date.
July
Bonus: 5
What is another name for the treble clef?
G Clef
Does pineapple belong on pizza???
YES.