Band
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
How many beats does a whole note get?
4 beats
What is the same thing as a measure?
a bar
Name two components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
What is Mr. Brence's main instrument?
Saxophone
The bassoon belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
How many songs did we play for our last concert of the year?
Five
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
Where else might you see Mr. Brence during the day that is not the band room?
What family does the Piano belong in?
How many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
Other than concert band, what other types of band can you participate in next year?
Marching Band and Jazz Band
Explain why breathing is important in band
To prepare our lungs for making music, expanding our lung capacity, etc.
What does Mr. Brence play his video games on?
PC and Switch
The Horn belong to which instrument family?
Brass
How many beats does a dotted half note get?
3 beats
ALL equipment - instrument, mouthpiece, reeds, music, pencil, etc.
Name a machine that beats time
Metronome
What college did Mr. Brence attend?
University of Idaho
What instrument does the Harp belong in?
Strings
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
What is the note name for note 1? (Concert pitch!)
Concert Bb
Name two different styles of music
Lyrical, March, Jazz, Latin, Technical, Rock, Popular, etc.
What type of pets does Mr. Brence have?
Two cats