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?
(Fall, Winter, Spring, Parade, End of Year, Rominger)
Name two components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
What is Mr. Loya's main instrument?
The bassoon belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
What is the big assignmeny at the end of the year.
Advanced Band Audition
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
Where can you find class materials?
The ninja turtle cabinet
What is the beginning of a note called?
Articulation / Attack
How many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
Who is the band teacher
Mr. Loya
Explain why breathing is important in band
To prepare our lungs for making music, expanding our lung capacity, etc.
What is Mr. Loya's favorite smash character.
Peach
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. Loya attend?
The University of the Pacific
What is our Motto?
Building a Tradition of Excellence
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
How many 6th graders are currently signed up for band this year? (Must be within 3)
20
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 WMS Handbook