Band
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
When you enter the band room, what is(are) the first thing(s) you should get and set up?
Instrument and Music
What opportunities are offered at Thurston to play your instrument in?
Concert Band, Honors Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Musical Pit Orchestra
What are the three most important things to set in place when you play your instrument
Correct posture, set your embouchure (mouth), stick grip or hand placement, set your fingering for the first note.
What is Mr. Chasnick's main band instrument?
The clarinet
The saxophone belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How do you know when the director is ready to start class?
They are standing at the front of the class, or they have their hand raised.
What are the bands at Pierce called?
Cadet (6th), Prep (7th), Concert (8th)
Name the technique that defines the beginning of a note for a woodwind or brass player.
Tonguing (Articulation)
What other instrument(s) does Mr. Chasnick play often?
Flute, Saxophone, Percussion
What instrument family does the Timpani belong to?
The Percussion family
If you are missing music, something is broken, or you need to borrow something from the teacher, when is the best time for you to do these things?
Before class starts
Who teaches choir in South Redford? (Two People)
Mr. Schoenherr and Mrs. Williams
What's the most important thing to do when the conductor counts you in?
Breathe in and prepare your first note.
What two music degrees does Mr. Chasnick have?
Music Education and Clarinet Performance.
To maintain most brass instruments, you must do what each week?
When the director starts class, what should we be doing and where should we be?
We should be quiet and listening, in our assigned seats.
What opportunities are there to participate in Marching Band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Drumline, Front Ensemble, Color guard
How would you count a 4/4 bar with 8 eighth notes?
One and, two and, three and, four and
(1 + 2 + 3+ 4 +)
How long has Mr. Chasnick been playing clarinet?
In order to get better at anything in band you need to do what?
Practice
What behaviour will assist the entire band to have a great rehearsal?
Focus and/or try your best to pay attention and participate throughout class.
What was the name of last year's marching band show?
Ghost Ship
What is the most important way to practice something you're struggling with?
Isolate the difficult bar(s), slow it down, use a metronome, repetition
What did Mr. Chasnick's wife do in marching band when she was in high school?
Color guard.