Band
Name 3 instruments that use reeds
clarinet, bass clarinet
alto sax, tenor sax, soprano sax, baritone sax
oboe, english horn, bassoon
bag pipes, chanters, duduk, crumhorn and so many more
What does a dot next to a note do?
Adds half the value of the note it's on.
What day do you need to bring instruments?
Wednesday (Tomorrow)
Name two components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
What are Mr. Fonseca's favorite two instruments?
Clarinet/Trumpet
What is the end of a note called?
release
How many beats is an eighth note?
1/2 beat
What is the date of our winter concert?
December 16th
Explain why crossing legs for longs periods of time can be harmful to your body.
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
Does Mr. Fonseca help with the CHS Scarlett Regiment?
Yes, Mr. F is an Assistant Director at CHS
The triangle belongs to which instrument family?
Percussion
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
ALL equipment - instrument, mouthpiece, reeds, music, pencil, etc.
What does BPM stand for?
Beats Per Minute
Where did Mr. Fonseca go to college?
Furman University, Greenville SC
Define pianissimo
very soft
What is the difference between a tie and a slur?
Ties connect two note values of the same pitch.
Slurs connects note values of different pitches.
When is the band handbook agreement due?
Friday, August 8th
Should you breathe through your nose when playing a wind instrument?
No we breathe in and out of our mouths.
Does Mr. F live in Camden?
No
The saxophone belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How many beats does a whole note tied to a whole note tied to another whole note tied to another dotted half note get?
15 beats
Where should you put your trash?
In the trash cans!
What Major key has 2 flats in the key signature?
Bb Major, Bb and Eb
What should you do if you forget your music?
Look in the music pouches for another copy
Tell Mr. F as soon as possible so he can make a copy for you before class.
OR share with a stand partner