Mrs. Thorpe
Why does Mrs. Thorpe not allow gum/candy/food in the band room?
Acceptable answers:
- instrument safety/cleanliness
- BUGS
Every band student is required to have a(n) ______ for class:
Acceptable responses:
- instrument
- pencil
- binder
Where in the room is the date always visible?
On the whiteboard/at the front
Name all of the band instruments currently represented / played by people in this class.
Percussion: See if you can write down everyone's name in this class
(dependent on class)
This is the small piece of wood that clarinets and saxophones use up against their mouthpiece to make a sound.
A reed
Where does Mrs. Thorpe put the instructions for the day when you walk in?
On the board
50%
What day of the week is the Band Gala concert always on?
Thursday
Where can band-aids be found in the room?
By the sink
This instrument choice is actually a "family" of instruments, and was the first thing Mrs. Thorpe played with her 6th grade band.
Percussion
Touching percussion equipment
How many mandatory/graded performances do we have each year?
3
What is the date of either of this year's "Rental Nights"?
July 29th/30th
Name at least one correct place for your instrument to be on campus
Correct responses:
- with you
- in your cubby
- on stage
The trombone
What is Mrs. Thorpe's dog's name?
Harley
About how often will we have playing tests in band?
Wednesday, November 5th
What do you call the big copper drums in the back of the room?
Timpani
This instrument uses a "double reed"
Oboe, bassoon, or english horn
(or some variation on "excellence is a habit")
How many points can you make up by filling out a worksheet if you don't have your instrument for the day?
Up to 3/4 points
What date is the Light Parade on this year?
Saturday, December 6th (would also accept "first Saturday in December")
How many students have broken an ankle/bone while running down the band stairs over the years?
Two (at least while Mrs. Thorpe has been here...)
A flute