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 points do you get for participating in the concerts?
100
Name two components of good posture
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
What is Mrs. Bates' main instrument?
Trumpet
James Swearingen
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
What is something we can work on as a band?
Opinion
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
What other instruments does Mrs. Bates play?
Piano, guitar, ukulele
What is the beginning of a note called?
Articulation / Attack
An eighth note gets how many beats
1/2
Name a piece we played for the spring concert?
Fire's edge
Furioso
Festival Overture
Explain why breathing is important in band
To help us produce good sound and relax our body
What is Mrs. Bates' quote?
"One more time"
"You don't have to be the best you just have to do your best"
What is a composer?
Someone who writes music
How many beats does a dotted half note get?
3 beats
What are we expected to have each class?
Music, instrument, Pencil
Name a machine that beats time
Metronome
Who is Mrs. Bate' favorite?
All of you!
What are dynamics?
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
Are we to chew gum in class?
NO!!
Name two different styles of music
Lyrical, March, Jazz, Latin, Technical, Rock, Popular, etc.
What color is Mrs. Bates' trumpet mouthpiece
Blue