Band
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
How many beats does a whole note get?
4 beats
How many concerts do we perform in a year?
Two - Winter and Spring
Name two components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
What is Mr. Riddle's main instrument?
Trumpet
The bassoon belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
How many songs are we playing for our Winter Concert?
Three
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
Where can you find your music?
The folder cabinet
What family does the Piano belong in?
How many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
Who is the band teacher
Mr. Riddle
Explain why breathing is important in band
To prepare our lungs for making music, expanding our lung capacity, etc.
What is one of Mr. Riddle's favorite teams?
New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Flyers, New Orleans Pelicans
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 colleges did Mr. Riddle attend?
Cecil College and/or The University of Delaware
What instrument does the Harp belong in?
Strings
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
How many 6th graders are currently signed up for band this year?
23
Name two different styles of music
Lyrical, March, Jazz, Latin, Technical, Rock, Popular, etc.
Where can you find all the information in the class?
The EMS Syllabus/Handbook