General MELS
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
What is the first instrument Ms. Raymond learned to play?
The Cello
What song did your class play for POL in December? (or February if you're in 8th grade)?
Answers will vary.
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
How many days are in a leap year?
366
What are the school colors at MELS?
Blue, White and Green
What is Ms. Raymond's favorite snack?
Pretty much any kind of fruity candy.
What song did we learn about this year that comes from Mexico?
Luz De La Manana
What do we call it when we make up the music we are playing on the spot?
Improvisation.
A group of flamingos is called a what?
A flamboyance
Name 3 staff members that have worked at MELS for more than 5 years
Answers may vary.
Which would Ms. Raymond choose?
B. Free vacation
Which jazz tune did we learn that was written by Duke Ellington?
D Jam Blues aka Duke's Place aka C Jam Blues
In our small group rehearsals, each group had to have one of each part. Name the three parts.
Tune, Harmony and Bassline.
What planet in our solar system is know as the red planet?
Mars
What is our school mascot?
the wolves
How many years has Ms. Raymond been teaching in NYC public schools?
12 years
Boil Them Cabbage Down is a folk song that originated from where?
A. Aruba
B. America
C. England
D. Canada
B. America
What is the difference between a violin and a viola?
A Violin has an E string while a Viola has a C string. The Violin makes higher sounds while the Viola makes lower sounds. The violin is smaller while the viola is bigger.
What food was once used as money in some parts of the world?
Salt
Name 5 teachers that work in the high school at MELS.
Answers may vary.
Before becoming a teacher, where did Ms. Raymond work?
Shake Shack
What was the song that we had to record ourselves playing for an assessment grade?
Hot Crossed Buns
What is the difference between practicing vs rehearsing?
Practice is individual. Rehearsal is with the group.
What animal's fingerprints are so similar to humans' that they can confuse crime scene investigators?
A koala