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100

What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?

Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion

100

When should you touch or hold another person's instrument?

Never!!!

100

What does forte mean?

Loud

100

What is good posture while playing a wind instument?

Both feet flat on the floor, back of the chair, back straight

100

What was Mr. Otstot's main band instrument?

The trumpet

200

The trumpet belongs to which family of instruments?

Brass

200
What do you need to do to be excused from pep band due to a non-school related event?

Parent Email

200

What is a slur in music?

a marking that connects two different notes

200

Name the technique that defines the beginning of a note for a woodwind or brass player.

Tonguing

200

Where is symphonic band going on their band trip this year?

New York City

300

What instrument family does the electric bass belong to?

The String family

300

What percentage of your grade is lessons?

30

300

What is a decrescendo?

Gradually get softer in volume

300

How do you know who to listen to when balancing a band sound?

Pyramid of sound

300

What is the capitol of Japan?

Tokyo

400

What instrument family does the oboe belong in?

Woodwinds

400

When is the best time to use the restroom when you have band class?

Before you arrive / before class starts

400

What does allegro means?

The music is fast

400

Name the technique that tells percussionists which stick to use

sticking

400

What is the name of Ms. Tam-Anderson's new baby?

Wynn

500

In order to get better at anything in band you need to do what?

Practice

500

When are cell phones allowed in rehearsal?

Never!

500

Explain D.C. al Coda

Go back to the beginning then play the coda

500

What is the most important thing to making a good sound on a wind instrument?

Air

500

Where did Mr. Otstot Attend College

Concordia College