Name that Genre
Twangy, heartfelt, storytelling
Country
The Nutcracker
Once a Marching Saints halftime show, this artist has famous songs like "Thriller," "Billie Jean," and "Beat It."
Michael Jackson
Political-activist and guitarist for The Beatles, his life was tragically cut short in 1980 when he was assassinated in Manhattan.
John Lennon
Mr. Fryer attended this university.
Wayne State University
Improvisational, smooth, complex
Jazz
Für Elise
Ludwig van Beethoven
He tragically died of a heart attack on Christmas day in 2016. Ironically, one of his most popular songs is "Last Christmas."
George Michael (Wham!)
Commonly known for "exploding on stage and dying" this Beatle is also well-known for his solo career and being a vegetarian.
Paul McCartney
Mr. Fryer played this instrument during high school band.
Saxophone
Soulful, rhythmic, emotional
R&B
Clair de Lune
Claude Debussy
They think "Everybody Wants to Rule the World."
Tears for Fears
Known as the "quiet Beatle," even his guitar weeps gently.
George Harrison
In what years was Mr. Fryer the Drum Major?
2002-2004
Loud, rebellious, underground
Punk
The Four Seasons
Antonio Vivaldi
Her song "Running Up That Hill" ran back up the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2022 after it was used in the Netflix series: Stranger Things.
Kate Bush
"Peace and Love"
Ringo Starr
What sport did Mr. Fryer play (semi-professionally).
Ice Hockey
Aggressive, thunderous, intense
Heavy Metal
Requiem in D minor
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Born in Bay City, MI, she is the "Queen of Pop" and known for songs like "Material Girl" and "Like a Prayer."
Madonna
He was the original drummer for The Beatles.
Pete Best
Mr. Fryer replaced this middle school band director (in an ECSD officially sanctioned chess game).
Mr. Paul Decker