Notes & Rhythms
Think back to your first lesson. This rhythm probably felt super long since you had to hold it out for 4 beats.
Whole Note
Da-da-da-dum! This composer famously went deaf. Wat did you say?
Ludwig van Beethoven
Mr Battista’s favorite baseball team.
New York Mets
The name of the marching band director for Huntington. You know, the guy who came and talked to us a few weeks ago?
Mr. Rizzuto
This slidey brass instrument’s name ends in an “e”.
Trombone
It’s a concert Bb, but if you asked a clarinet player, you might get a different answer.
C
Ooga-booga! We don’t know if cavemen said that, but music historians are convinced that people first made music on these kinds of instruments.
Percussion/drums
My favorite baseball team (aka the best team).
New York Yankees
Marching bands will march down the street in one of these. Did any of you go to one on Memorial Day?
Parade
The twirliest brass instrument, this instrument actually originated in Germany, not France. Its name ends in “n”.
French Horn
Takadimi, takadimi! Or, 1 e + a 2 e + a. At least, that’s how you’re supposed to count this rhythm.
16th Notes
This famous composer’s middle name was Amadeus. What were his parents thinking?
Mozart
The instrument I primarily play.
Euphonium
This brass instrument is no longer featured in the Huntington marching band. You’ll have to play baritone horn instead if you want to join.
Trombone
This single-reed instrument is mostly made of metal, but it’s not a brass instrument. Its name ends in an “e”.
Saxophone
Adding a dot to a half note makes it three beats. Add a dot to a quarter note and you get this number of beats.
1 1/2
The style of music known as opera began in this country.
Italy
Mrs. Graber’s favorite hockey team.
Buffalo Sabres
Ten hut! When you are called to this you are frozen in place and ready for instruction.
Attention
This double-reed instrument’s name ends in a “n”. It’s not in our band, so it might be hard for you to guess. Eh, you’ll get it sooner or later.
Bassoon
The 7th note of a G scale. Ow, careful, it’s sharp!
F#
Jazz music is believed to have begun in this southern American city. You can hear it while celebrating Mardi-Gras.
New Orleans
The college that Mr. Gonzalez and I attended. (hint, hint, it’s on his door)
Crane School of Music/SUNY Potsdam
Some instruments are not the best for marching, so different ones are used. This instrument is played in the Huntington Marching Band instead of the French Horn.
Mellophone
One of these ends in an “o”. But put them together and they end in an “i”. This instrument is a member of the percussion section.
Timpani