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?
4
Name two components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
What is Mr. Witkiewitz's main instrument?
Percussion
The bassoon belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
Where do we play our last concert?
Outside
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
Where can you find pencils?
Pencil Drawer - Front room
What is the beginning of a note called?
Articulation / Attack
How many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
Who is your jazz band teacher
Mr. Witkiewitz
Explain why breathing is important in band
To prepare our lungs for making music, expanding our lung capacity, etc.
Who is Mr. Witkiewit'z favorite student?
All of you!
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. Witkiewitz
SUNY Fredonia
What does SOTA Mean
School of the Arts
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
How many 8th grade students do we have in band?
?
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 SOTA Handbook online! Google Classroom