Band
What 4 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, String
When you enter the band room, what is(are) the first thing(s) you should look at
The board
Explain a repeat sign
a marking that has two dots and a line and indicates to repeat a section more than once.
What are three most important things to set in place when you play your instrument
Correct posture, set your embouchure (mouth), stick grip or hand placement, breathing
What was Ms. Michaud's main band instrument?
The clarinet
The saxophone belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How do you know when the director is ready to start class?
They are standing at the front of the class, or they have their hand raised.
Explain dynamic markings
markings that indicate louds/softs (ex. p, mf, f)
Name the technique that defines the beginning of a note for a woodwind or brass player.
Tonguing
From how many instrument families does Ms. Michaud play instruments?
All of them
What instrument family does the electric bass belong to?
The String family
If you are missing music, something is broken, or you need to borrow something from the teacher, when is the best time for you to do these things?
Before class starts
Explain a crescendo
Gradually get louder in volume
How do you play softer on your instrument?
Wind instruments use less air. Percussion/bass attack their notes softer/play closer to the drum head/string.
What is Ms. Michaud's favorite animal?
Her cat, Peanut!
To maintain brass instruments, you should do what each week?
Oil Valves/Slide
When is the best time to use the restroom when you have band class?
Before you arrive / before class starts
Explain a 1st and 2nd ending
1st time take the first ending, second time take the second ending
Name the technique that tells percussionists which stick to use
sticking
At what age did Ms. Michaud start playing an instrument?
At age 10.
In order to get better at anything in band you need to do what?
Practice
What behaviour will assist the entire band to have a great rehearsal?
Focus and/or try your best to pay attention and participate throughout class.
Explain 4/4 time signature
There are 4 beats in a measure and the quarter note gets the beat/pulse
What is the most important way to practice something you're struggling with?
Isolate the difficult bar(s), slow it down, use a metronome, repetition
What instrument did Ms. Michaud learn to play second?
Alto Saxophone