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#FCS54 Grab Bag
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"Jelly Roll" Morton & Scott Joplin are best known for creating this style of American music. One of the most famous pieces of music in this genre is called "The Entertainer."
What is RAGTIME?
10
This song is the Black national anthem.
What is LIFT EV'RY VOICE AND SING?
10
Our city's local orchestra is called the Rochester _________ _________ or the "RPO."
What is the ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA?
10
Name one of the four instrument families. I will accept answers from 4 people.
Woodwind, Brass, String, and Percussion
10
What is the name of our Principal and Assistant Principal? You must name both.
MRS. LAWTON-GREGGS and MRS. SOOKRAM?
20
B. B. King is famous for his success in playing the blues. What do the letters "B. B." stand for in his name?
What is BLUES BOY?
20
Mona Haydar is a Muslim, female rapper. One of her hits is called "Wrap My _______" to bring awareness to women who wear one.
What is HIJAB?
This song is mean to normalize women who wear a hijab, without fear of prejudice.
20
Danielle Ponder is a Rochester community member who is known for her work as a public defender and as a _________.
What is a MUSICIAN?
20
This word is used as a synonym for category, kind, style, or type in music, art, books, or movies.
What is GENRE?
20
Flower City School is located on what street in Rochester?
OTIS STREET?
30
Bob Marley is known for his success in this genre of music. One song you might know is called "One Love."
What is REGGAE?
30
Segregation in the 1960s led to lunch counter "sit-ins" as a form of peaceful protest. One song that came about because of this is called "I'm Gonna Sit at the _______ Table."
What is "I'm Gonna Sit at the WELCOME Table"
30
Each summer, Rochester hosts the International Jazz Festival. One artist who is known for his blues music is Troy Andrews, a.k.a. "Trombone _______."
Who is TROMBONE SHORTY?
30
Perform this rhythm with a steady beat.
Use Ta, TiTi, or TiKaTiKa.
Ta Ta TiKaTiKa Ta - TiTi Ta TiTi Ta
30
Name all five specials teachers.
Mr. Arenz, Mrs. Lee, Ms. Brown, Mrs. Clemons and Mrs. Lattuca
40
In a typical blues riff, there are how many bars in each phrase?
What is 12?
40
In an effort to bring awareness to their culture, some Native Americans have used Tik Tok to display their indigenous culture along with popular music. What word means to blend together two genres of music or art?
What is FUSION?
40
This Rochester-born musician and dancer has 3.2 million subscribers on TikTok and calls his followers the #BruceGang.
Chaz Bruce
40
The Zoom link for music can be easily found by clicking on what tab at the top of the Google Classroom Page? You can also find past lessons and extra, FUN music activities here!
What is CLASSWORK?
40
Name one of the character traits AND give an example of how you can show that trait.
Citizenship, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Integrity, Courage, Respect, Honesty, Caring, Diligence, and Fairness
50
In addition to playing the piano really well, Hazel Scott is well-known for her ability to play how many pianos at the same time?
What is 2?
50
Seen worldwide in the 1968 Olympics and popularized by the Black Panthers in the years that followed, Beyonce referenced this "move" in her song "Formation" in the 2016 Superbowl and is now a symbol of the #BlackLivesMatter movement for social change.
What is the Raised Fist or Black Power Fist?
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This Rochester native attended School of the Arts. He has been in TV shows like Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Lip Sync Battle, and The Superhero Squad where he was the voice of the Black Panther. His movies include Chicago and Rent. He was married to Broadway actress Idina Menzel from 2003-2014.
Who is Taye Diggs?
50
What note is this?
C
(Remember that "Space rhymes with FACE")
50
How do you spell your teacher's last name?
Answers will vary!
Cole, DePoint, Adu, Young, Jones, Shanley, Spafford, Ortiz/Pierce, Warren, Sypnier, Lansdowne, Keene, O'Brien, Paige, Wright, Plummer