Pieces we played this year
What was the piece we played that was in 6/8 time?
Starfire Fanfare
How many beats does a dotted half note get?
3
What is Ms. Rosendahl's primary instrument?
Clarinet
Who is the band director at the high school?
Mrs. Albright
What instrument family does the french horn belong to?
Brass
Who wrote Alpine Meadow?
Cait Nishimura
What auxiliary percussion instrument is very prevalent in the piece "Sleigh Ride"?
The slapstick/whipcrack
What college did Ms. Rosendahl attend?
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
What does it mean when a snare drum is "off"?
The snares (metal strings under the drum) are not pulled tight against the lower head, so they can't vibrate
What does a dot above/below a note tell us to do?
play that note short and detached (staccato)
"Rising Earth" was based on a photograph of the moon taken in what year?
1968
What dynamic level is louder than piano but softer than mezzo forte?
Mezzo piano (mp)
Who is Ms. Rosendahl's favorite composer for young band?
Randall Standridge (RANDY STANDY!!)
How many total pieces do we have in our band library? (points given if within 50)
765 pieces
What should we avoid doing when we see a 1st and a 2nd ending in a piece of music?
Eating puppies
2 parts: Who wrote "Spelunking"? (first and last name)
What is their primary instrument?
percussion
What is the name of the machine that plays a steady beat?
Metronome
How many years has Ms. Rosendahl been playing her primary instrument?
14
What is the full official name of the PAC at the high school?
McComb-Bruchs Performing Arts Center
What instrument family does the bassoon belong to?
Woodwinds
In Mechanical Monsters: Mech the Halls, we played holiday songs that were changed to sound menacing and spooky. How did the composer change the songs?
The composer made the songs MINOR
What does a line above or below a single note tell us to do?
Tenuto- hold the note for the full value
After music making, what is Ms. Rosendahl's favorite thing to do outside of school?
Hiking
What is the brand name of the stands we use at Parkside?
Manhassett
What time signature gives the eighth note 1 beat?
6/8