Clarinet Playing Techniques and Music Notation Quiz

Clarinets, when playing in the lower register, work hard at moving ______ through instruments rapidly.

Time Signature : 2/4 - The upper number indicates there are two beats to a measure, and the lower number indicates a quarter note gets one ______.

Style Markings : NOTE : March style is a separated style. ______ ( > ) - a sudden emphasis on a note or chord. Use more air.

Stressed accent ( 2 ) - stress the note and hold for its full value. 15 legato - smooth and connected ; the style Clarinets, Alto Saxophones and French Horns will use at measure 37. dotted slur ( ~ ) -slur to the note, then shorten it. ______ ( * ) - a dot above or below the note indicating it should be detached, separated and light.

Dynamic Indicators : mezzo forte ( mf ) - moderately loud. ______ ( f ) - loud. ) - gradually grow louder. crescendo ( ______ or diminuendo ( = ) - gradually grow softer.

High Steppers on Parade is a ______ song that introduces or reinforces syncopation and march style to young bands.

The trio section opens with a legato melody that features Alto Saxophones, French Horns, and ______.

The interesting percussion parts include two brief ______.

Learn the following scales and arpeggios, which are printed at the top of each player's part: Concert Bb Scale and ______.

Strive to make the staccato eighth notes in the syncopated figure short and ______.

In a Quiet Place is dedicated to the memory of my public - school music - theory teacher and choir director , Ernest C.Tolman , who passed away on July 13 , 2008 during the writing of this piece. Mr.Tolman had a profound influence in my decision to make music my career. His music - theory class inspired my creativity immensely , as every assignment became a challenge to go beyond what was asked and attempt to create short pieces of a more advanced nature , both in melody , har mony and scope. His support and encouragement in my musical endeavors will never be forgotten. Program Note In a Quiet Place is the perfect vehicle for younger bands to refine their ensemble playing skills. Written in a chorale - like setting , the piece ______ the students ' abilities to listen , perform with expression , carry notes to their full values and begin the idea of staggered - breathing. The performers should note the importance of knowing who has the moving line and when their part becomes the focus. Filled with emotion , In A Quiet Place should provide the ingredients necessary for contrast within any concert program. About the Arranger Bill Calhoun received his Master of Music degree from Mansfield State University ( Pennsylvania ) and his Bachelor of Music Education and Applied Music degree from Ithaca College , New York.

Written in a chorale - like setting , the piece ______ the students ' abilities to listen , perform with expression , carry notes to their full values and begin the idea of staggered - breathing.

The performers should note the importance of knowing who has the moving line and when their part becomes the ______.

Filled with emotion , In A Quiet Place should provide the ingredients necessary for ______ within any concert program.

Bill Calhoun received his Master of Music degree from Mansfield State University ( Pennsylvania ) and his Bachelor of Music Education and Applied Music degree from ______ College , New York.

Stressed accent ( 2 ) - stress the note and hold for its full value. 15 legato - smooth and connected ; the style Clarinets, Alto Saxophones and French Horns will use at measure 37. dotted slur ( ~ ) -slur to the note, then shorten it. ______ ( * ) - a dot above or below the note indicating it should be detached, separated and light.

Time Signature : 2/4 - The upper number indicates there are two beats to a measure, and the lower number indicates a quarter note gets one ______.

High Steppers on Parade is a ______ song that introduces or reinforces syncopation and march style to young bands.