Band Instruments
This instrument, originally created with animal bones, is a cousin of the recorder. The only difference is that it is held horizontally (parallel to the ground).
What is the flute?
Four beats in a measure, quarter note gets the beat (also known as Common Time
What is 4/4?
Cluster, Fluster, Bluster March - 7th
A Childhood Hymn -8th
Abram's Pursuit - HS
Who is David R. Holsinger?
normal and comfortable volume. Dynamic with the most characteristic sound. Not too loud, not too soft.
What is Mezzo-Forte?
What is 25?
This instrument, created to replace the ophicleide, is one of the larger wind instruments that provides a bass in the concert band setting. It is akin to the String Bass and plays one octave lower than the Euphonium.
What is the tuba?
2 beats in a measure, half note gets the beat (also known as Cut Time).
What is 2/2?
Pieces:
Into the Storm - 8th Grade
Abide With Me - 7th Grade (last year)
The Sound and the Fury
As loud as you can play with a good sound
What is Fortissimo?
This is the college Mr. Davis attended for 5 years. He studied under David Holsinger and was part of the Opera program for two years. He was also the leader of the Brass Quintet, Section Leader for the trombone section for Orchestra, Student Conductor of Symphonic Band, member of the School Worship Team, president of Men's Chorale, and Secretary for the Music Association Chapter.
What is Lee University?
Evolving from the Sackbut, this instrument was first used in the church to accompany and mimic the human voice. Throughout its journey in music history, it has depicted both heaven and hell, proving its versatility in many different ensemble settings such as jazz, orchestra, and concert band.
What is the trombone?
2 beats in a measure, dotted half note gets the beat (six triplets in one measure)
What is 6/8?
Pieces:
High School Cadets
Washington Post
Manhattan Beach
Stars and Stripes Forever
Who is John Philip Sousa?
A comfortable soft volume that is not too soft, but not too loud.
What is Mezzo-Piano?
It took Mr. Davis the longest to complete this instrument proficiency exam. He had to transpose the horn parts on the spot from the score and cried because of it during the exam. He thinks he maybe should have practiced it more, but is thankful they allowed him to pass after the tears dried up.
This instrument, made by hammering a mixture of metals (made up of mostly copper) into a kettle-drum shape, gradually made its way into the orchestra around the 17th century. Composers like Mozart and Haydn began to use it frequently in their works, cementing this very important percussion instrument into the orchestral sound. It was an easy addition to the concert band, given that it can provide a pitched bass line for the percussion section.
What is timpani?
Three beats in a measure, eighth note gets the beat
What is 3/8?
Movies:
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Lincoln
Schindler's List
Superman (1978)
Indiana Jones
Who is John Williams?
As soft as you can possibly play.
What is Piannissimo?
What is a French teacher and a Chef?
One of the lowest members of the woodwind section, this instrument came to us from the "shawm" in the 16th century. It only had three holes to begin with, but now there are so many that it is hard to keep track of, especially given that you cannot look down and see them very easily. This instrument is one that is one of the most difficult instruments to master, but is one that can make you lots of money due to its rarity.
Mixed meter: Eighth notes can be divided into 2+2+3 or 2+3+2 or 3+2+2.
What is 7/8?
Movies:
Gladiator
Inception
Dune
The Lion King
Start loud and back off immediately
What is Forte-Piano?
Mr. Davis played these three instruments on his Senior Recital, marking him as the TRUE GOAT.
What are Alto Trombone, Tenor Trombone, and Bass Trombone?