Instruments
Name three main families of instruments.
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
Which child prodigy is perhaps the most famous composer?
W.A. Mozart
Name and describe two basic types of articulation.
Staccato and Legato
Name four main orchestra instruments.
violin, viola, cello, bass
Where did I Just finish my master's?
Hunter College
Name both double reeds.
Oboe and Bassoon
Who is on my wall? Right side.
Ludwig van Beethoven
What is the following symbol called? ^
Marcato
What clef does a viola read in?
Alto
Where on Long Island was my second teaching position?
West Hempstead
What is a common instrument we do NOT currently have in band?
Bass clarinet
In classical music, we have the three B's of composers. Name one.
Bach, Beethoven, Brahms
Given the pyramid of sound, name three instruments in the MIDDLE
Trumpet, French Horn, Alto Saxophone
What is the muscle that sits below the stomach that helps with breathing?
Diaphragm
What year of teaching is this for me?
5
Name THREE types of mallet percussion.
Vibraphone, Xylophone, Marimba, Glockenspiel
Name ONE composer from our concert repertoire.
Larry Clark, John Powell, Robert Sheldon
Describe the concept of implied dynamics.
Contour of line determines dynamics
Where does the NY Philharmonic play in Manhattan?
Lincoln Center
What is my favorite band?
Royal Blood
What key is soprano saxophone pitched in?
Bb
Who is on my wall, on the top left? (Next to Art Blakey)
Anton Rubinstein
What is the biggest factor that messes with blend?
Tuning
What pitch number does a standard orchestra tune to?
A 440
What is Mr. Hochler's birthday? (Twice as many points for correct year.)
March 29th, 1994