What school does Mr. Wilson work at?
Shelburne MS
Where are you supposed to take a breath in the phrase:
The moon o'er the combers looks downward to find us at rest in the hollows that rustle between.
After "find us"/before "at rest"
What are the four things singers must keep in mind when getting ready to sing in their upper register?
Space
Air
Mouth
Posture
How long has Ms. Caplen been at SMS?
In what year did Columbus discover the New World?
1492
What is the name of Ms. Caplen's orange cat?
Stump
In the German round, what does the word "Gute" mean?
Good
What is the difference between your Head Voice and Chest voice?
Head voice - higher, resonant in head/face, soft palate lifted.
Chest voice - lower, resonant in chest/body; more like speaking voice
What song does Ms. Caplen always start 7th grade singers on?
Row Row Row Your Boat/Are You Sleeping?
Fill in the blank: A chord is ___ or more notes played at the same time.
3
True or False: Ms. Caplen has trained horses.
True
What is a "clinker" in the warmup, "Little Tom Tinker"?
1. A firestarter/piece of coal
2. A coal or ember that pops out of a burning fire
What is the difference between pronunciation and enunciation?
Pronounce: How it a word is supposed to be said
Enounce: how clearly a person speaks
Who was the interim immediately before Ms. Caplen?
Dr. Newlin
Who made 90% of the jewelry Ms. Caplen wears?
Her husband's aunt
If music didn't work out, Ms. Caplen what career would Ms. Caplen have chosen?
Veterinarian
SPLIT QUESTION:
200 pts: What does the work "Amani" mean?
200 pts: What language is it in?
Peace
Swahili
When holding a note for a long period of time, what should be done so that the sound stays "interesting"?
Make the note grow more or grow less; not stay the same.
Which of these names have NOT been a choir director at SMS?
A. Mrs. Layman
B. Mr. Holl
C. Mr. Shifflett
D. Ms. Caplen
The majority of musical markings (dynamics, tempo, articulation, etc.) are in what language?
Italian
How many chickens does Ms. Caplen have?
10
Who wrote the words of "Mysterious Moon"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Vowel Unification
Who was the first choir teacher when SMS first opened in 1980?
Curtis Nolley
What is Scotland's National Animal?
The Unicorn