CHAMPS
what is the conversation level when teacher is talking?
zero
True or False: it's okay to toss your sticks as long as you catch them
False: we never throw anything in class
what are bachi?
sticks used for playing taiko
What do we do with our sticks when we are not playing?
rest position or quietly put them on the floor
Which famous composer was deaf?
Beethoven
What do we do if we have a question?
raise our hands
Where do we sit when we have a substitute?
In our assigned seats
besides entertainment/concerts, what has taiko been used for?
communication, telling time,
military action, theater,
religious ceremony
Who do we watch while we are playing?
the conductor or instrument teacher
Which composers caused hysteria when they performed? (2-can give half points)
Elvis Presley and Franz Lizst
What is our activity today?
taiko jeopardy
If there are drums in the room, what do we do first?
Wait for instructions
People once believed that by imitating the sound of thunder what would happen
the rain would be forced into action
How loudly should we talk during a performance?
Not at all. We should stay quiet during a performance
Which composer opened his own studio after his university class got too big?
Kenny Endo
What should our movement be today?
sitting in our seats
When should we go to the bathroom?
Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu means
let's help each other
True or False: It's okay to cheer and yell after a really great performance
False, we applaud (clap) instead
Which composer created kumidaiko style taiko?
Daihachi Oguchi
What does 100%/100% participation mean?
100% of the class participates 100%
It's okay to push on the drum heads when we are______
What is kumidaiko?
ensemble style playing
What should our voices, sticks and feet all do while someone is playing?
stay quiet
What does Kakeiai Kihon Kiyoku mean?
call and answer practice song