AHS Orchestra
This is the number of orchestras at Arcadia High School
What is the number 4?
The person who leads tuning and sits first chair in the first violin section
Who is the concertmaster?
An instruction indicating that a sequence of notes should be played smoothly as opposed to disconnected
What is Legato?
Can’t hear? No problem for this Classical/Romantic composer!
Who is Beethoven?
‘Cause we were just kids when we fell in love, not knowin’ what is was
What is Perfect by Ed Sheeran?
This is the highest orchestra you can make in your freshman year
What is Concert Orchestra?
Apply this sticky, tree sap block for optimal volume
What is Rosin?
Italian for “lively,” music should be played cheerfully, Upbeat and brisk
What is Vivace?
The “Father of Music” is probably a more suitable name for this “Old Wig”
Who is Bach?
Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn
What is The Four Seasons?
This is the theme of OBD this year
What is Celtics/Feast of Fiddles?
The swaying motion of this rod can halt an orchestra
What is a baton?
The musical period including composers like Bach and Vivaldi
What is Baroque?
Classical Violinist? Rock Star? Maybe Both!
Who is Mark Wood?
Is this real life? Is this just fantasy?
What is Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen?
This is the buddy system that pairs new orchestra members with experienced members
What is the Big Little Program?
Tick, tick, tick. This device raises self-awareness for rushing
What is a metronome?
A rapid repetition of a pitch (or pitches) to create a wavering sound
What is a Tremolo?
You will definitely find yourself memorizing a piece from this Arcadia Alumni Composer during the Orchestra Benefit Dinner!
Who is Richard Meyer?
Beethoven’s most famous piece of dedication
What is Fur Elise?
What orchestra does almost every Wednesday to practice in groups
What is sectionals?
550 years old? This is the oldest orchestra in the world
What is the Royal Danish Orchestra?
Rhythmic freedom with the tempo; “stolen time”
What is Rubato?
Ya Like Jazz? This American Composer wrote a Rhapsody in (probably) his favorite color
Who is George Gershwin?
Large-caliber artillery in a Major Key? (cellists disdain it)
What is Canon in D?