Entering & Leaving
What do I need to bring with me to class every day?
Instrument, Music
Bonus: Pencil, Positive Attitude :)
Who usually starts the tuning process?
Cellos/Basses
(Low strings)
What should I do if I have a broken instrument?
What is the “Golden Rule”?
Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
While TC is talking, your voice and instrument level should be at level ____.
Zero.
If I bring an energy drink to school, where should I put it during orchestra?
On Teacher Candy’s desk!
What should my voice level be when tuning is happening?
If I would not leave _______ there, I should not leave an instrument there!
a baby
When am I not allowed to go to the bathroom? (3 answers)
First and last 10 minutes of class
If I am on the No-Fly List
If TC is working directly with my section
What should you do when TC tells you where to start and their arms go up?
Put your instrument up! Be ready to play!
What am I allowed to leave in the orchestra room?
Nothing! Bring all of your stuff back to the orchestra closet.
What should I do if I think I am a bit out of tune?
Try to tune yourself with your fine tuners. If you cannot fix it on your own, raise your hand for TC to help!
What can I use to clean my instrument?
Where should I put my bow hairs when they break off of my bow?
In the trash can!
Should I ever be the only person playing my instrument in orchestra?
No.
How should I go to the instrument closet?
How should my bow move when we are tuning?
Long and smooth bows!
Where should I keep my instrument if I am not playing it?
Safely in its case!
Name 3 things that are not allowed in the orchestra room.
Food, drinks (other than water), gum
If I know the answer to a question I should NOT _____.
Blurt out the answer.
My instrument is set up, my music is on my stand, I am ready to go. What should I do while I wait for class to start?
Warm up your fingers and play/look at the section of music we are working on for the day!
How loud should I play my instrument when we are tuning?
mp (mezzo piano, quietly)
Loud enough for me to hear myself but not too loud So my neighbor can hear themselves.
Who is allowed to touch your instrument?
People who have been given your permission.
What was the school rule that I added 8 exclamation points to on the slideshow?
Please stop throwing things!!!!!!!!
If TC says something that I need to remember in the music, I should probably…….
Write it in with a pencil!