Band
Beats
MS Band
Playing Music
Band Director
100

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

100

What does a dot next to a note do?

Adds half the value of the note it's on. 

100

What is our concert attire?

Band Shirt/Jeans

100

Name two components of good posture

Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.

100

Name two instruments Mr. F plays the most.

Clarinet/Trumpet

200

What is the end of a note called?

release

200

What is this:

Fermata

200

What is the tentative date of our winter concert?

December 16th

200

Explain why crossing legs for longs periods of time can be harmful to your body.

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS

200

Does Mr. Fonseca help with the CHS Scarlett Regiment?

Yes, Mr. F is an Assistant Director at CHS

300

The triangle belongs to which instrument family?

Percussion

300

How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?

1.5 beats

300
What are we expected to have each class?

ALL equipment - instrument, mouthpiece, reeds, music, pencil, etc.

300

What does BPM stand for?

Beats Per Minute

300

What town does Mr. F call his home town?

Charleston, Summerville, Lowcountry, etc.

400

Define piano

soft

400

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.

400

What would Mr. F prefer for you to do before entering the band room?

Use the restroom, get water, etc.

400

Should you breathe through your nose when playing a wind instrument?

No we breathe in and out of our mouths.

400

Does Mr. F live in Camden?

No

500

The saxophone belongs to which family of instruments?

Woodwinds

500

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

500

Where should you put your trash?

In the trash cans!

500

What Major key has 2 flats in the key signature?

Bb Major, Bb and Eb

500

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