Band
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
How many beats does a dotted half note get, in 4/4 time?
3
How many public performances did we have this year as a concert band?
5
Name two components of good posture.
Both feet flat on the floor, back straight, sitting at edge of seat.
What is Mrs. Schroeder's main instrument?
Clarinet
Which instrument family does the French Horn belong to?
Brass
How many sixteenth notes are in 1 beat?
4
What was the first piece we played on our last concert?
Black Forest Overture
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
How many dogs does Mrs. Schroeder have?
2
Name something on the French Horn that is not made of metal.
String or Bumper
How many beats does a dotted eighth note get in 4/4 time?
.75
What instruments do we have in Blue Jazz Band?
Blue: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Bass, Drumset, Piano, Mallets
What tells us which flats or sharps to play in a piece?
Key signature
Does Mrs. Schroeder prefer chocolate or vanilla?
Chocolate
How are the reeds of oboes and bassoons different from the reeds of clarinets and saxophones?
They are double reeds and they are made from a different type of wood.
How many beats are in 1 measure in 64/4 time?
64
What acronym do we use to indicate the supplies we need to have for class?
PIB (Pencil, Instrument, Binder)
Name a machine that beats time.
Metronome
How many siblings does Mrs. Schroeder have?
0
What does "sfz" stand for?
sforzando
What type of note gets 1 beat in cut time?
Half note
P2: How many alto saxophone players do we have in 8th grade band?
P3: How many trumpet players do we have in 8th grade band?
P3: 13
When playing a piece in cut time, you can count each measure in 4 beats or ___ beats.
2
What instrument did Mrs. Schroeder's husband play in band?
Trombone