Band
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
How many beats does a whole note get?
4 beats
When is our next concert?
March - Band-O-Rama
Name two components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
What is Mrs. Kuchta's main instrument?
Trumpet
The saxophone 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 Winter Concert?
Four
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
Where did Mrs. Kuchta go to high school?
Churchill High School
and
Salem High School
What family does the xylophone belong in?
Percussion
How many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
Who is the band director at Franklin High School?
Mrs. Kuchta
Explain why breathing is important in band
To prepare our lungs for making music, expanding our lung capacity, etc.
What is Mrs. Kuchta's favorite class?
This one!
The Horn belong to which instrument family?
Brass
How many beats does a dotted half note get?
3 beats
Who is the orchestra teacher at Franklin High School?
Mr. Quackenbush
Name a machine that clicks time
Metronome
Name one of the colleges that Mrs. Kuchta attended.
Eastern Michigan University
and
University of Michigan
What instrument does the Harp belong in?
Strings
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
What is the smallest band at the high school?
Jazz Band
Name two different styles of music
Lyrical, March, Jazz, Latin, Technical, Rock, Popular, etc.
What college marching band is the BEST according to Mrs. Kuchta?
The Ohio State Marching Band