Woodwinds
Your instruments are called "woodwinds" because they are/were made of what?
Wood
What are the 3 different types of percussion instruments
Pitched (mallet percussion/keyboards), Non-Pitched (drums), Accessories
Who teaches the Wind Ensemble?
Mr. Parsons
Name 4 woodwind instruments.
flute, clarinet (Eb, Bb or Bass) Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone (Alto, Tenor or Bass), Piccolo English Horn
Name 4 brass instruments.
Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
Name 4 non-pitched percussion instruments.
Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Tom-Toms, Bongos, Congas, Timbales
What are the names of the bands at LCI?
Beginner Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble
Where does Mr. Fish teach?
Clear Creek HS, LCI, CCI
What is the lowest woodwind instrument in band class?
Bassoon/Bass Clarinet/Bari Sax
How does a brass player play different notes?
By pushing down valves, changing the slide position, bringing your lips closer together/further apart.
What are 3 pitched percussion instruments?
Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone, Timpani, Steel Drums
What 3 words do we say to get you to listen better?
Ready, Set, Listen!
Where did Mr. Duhon and Mr. Parsons go to school
Texas Lutheran University, Texas Christian University/UH Clear Lake
Mouthpiece, barrel, keys, rods, pads, head joint, upper/lower joint, bell
Name 3 parts of a brass instrument
Mouthpiece, valves, slides, bell, bore, trigger
What is the name of the stick used to play pitched percussion instruments?
mallet/drum stick
What is the type of band called where you walk and play at the same time (you do it in high school)
Marching band.
What is Mr. Duhon's favorite drink
Dr. Pepper
The flute.
Which brass instrument is the oldest?
This type of drum is often called the kettledrum.
Timpani
Name two composer from the current music you play
Mekel Rogers, Timothy Loest, Christina Huss, Randall Standridge, JaRod Hall, Michael Story
What is Mr. Parson's favorite sweet treat
Snicker Doodles