First Years
Warm, delicious bread, also song using the first three notes on D-string.
What is Hot Crossed Buns?
Current percentage of BHHS orchestra seniors that did not graduate.
What is zero?
To avoid breaking strings, be careful when using this part of the instrument.
What is a peg?
The only string instrument with two different bow types.
What is double bass?
Popular YouTube comedy duo consisting of Australian violinists.
Who are TwoSet Violin? (Brett and Eddy)
Jingle Bells was not actually written for this holiday it is most associated with.
What is Christmas?
On this 2021 date, BHHS students wearing caps and gowns will walk to receive their diploma.
What is June 10th?
A different Mr. Keeling's birthday and unfortunately, the first day back from Spring Break.
What is April 12th?
Different from the other orchestra instruments, the tuning interval between bass strings.
What are 4ths?
Musical technique of lightly touching the nodes of a string to produce higher pitches.
What are harmonics?
The theme, Ode to Joy, is from this famous Beethoven composition.
What is his 9th Symphony?
The name of the part-New Zealander senior who graduated last year.
Who is Sean?
Resting is fine, not doing this musical activity over the next week will make Mr. Keeling sad.
What is practicing?
Most common double bass size in college and professional orchestras.
What is 3/4 size?
Raises the sound of a pitch one half step. "No, not a hashtag."
What is Sharp (sign)?
Frere Jacques, a rhyme about a sleeping monk, is from this country.
What is France?
Spiritual or religious graduation event, honoring seniors with solo and ensemble musical performances.
What is Baccalaureate?
BHHS orchestra student, who's birthday occurs during Spring Break.
Who is Wyatt, Payton or Gabby?
Other than Classical, a style/genre of music that double bass performs in.
What is ANYTHING STYLE?
Average length of a violin/viola bow. (within 5cm or 2")
What is 74/75cm or 29.5"? (70-80, 28-31)
To charm a snake, Snake Charmer is composed using this type of scale.
What is Minor?
Mr. Keeling is probably an adult, so is this BHHS cellist.
Who is Aubyn?
This person really needs a week-long break from school.
Who is EVERYONE?
Lowest note on a concert piano.
What is 'A'?
This string has been used to annoy violists and cellists around the world for centuries.
What is the E-string?