I feel like I should know this...
This southeast Asian country is home to Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain peak in the world. Between 600-800 people climb it every year!
What is Nepal?
This incredibly bright, competition-winning student was ironically cast as the dumbest character in our musical this year.
Who is Ben Federico?
This large instrument belongs to both the percussion and string families.
What is the Piano?
This yellow vegetable became popular when a young boy enthusiastically declared it "a big lump with knobs"
What is corn?
These two puppers are Mr. V's pets, one being a sweet baby angel and the other being a demonic gremlin.
Who are Sasha and Phoenix?
The powerhouse of the cell
What is mitochondria?
This freshman lived his dream as a rock-and-roll star in our last concert with an iconic solo
Who is Jaden Kollar?
This composer (who's music we have played!) is considered the "King of marches" and served as the Marine Band conductor for 12 years.
Who is John Phillip Sousa?
This ancient civilization went viral after men jokingly expressed how often they think about it
What is the Roman Empire?
This was Mr. V's first job, which involved lots of walking and getting up way too early on the weekends.
What is delivering papers?
This element is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere
What is nitrogen?
This junior likes to "brighten" peoples day and "lights up" whatever room they walk into.
Who is Will Bajer?
DAILY DOUBLE: These two young instruments (one brass, one woodwind) are typically included bands, but are rarely every seen in full orchestras.
What are the saxophone and euphonium (baritone)?
This viral trend led to wives and girlfriends making some unexpected purchases
What is "girl math"?
DAILY DOUBLE: These are the two colleges Mr. V spent way to much money at for his degrees.
What are SUNY Potsdam (Crane) and Penn State?
This state borders both another country and a large body of water, but is the only state to border exactly one other U.S. state.
What is Maine?
This senior is not only one of the smartest in their class, but I've also heard has a killer golf swing.
Who is Adam Skrypzkyzkstcrzhkysk?
This instrument dates back to Neolithic era, with its ancient predecessors being made of wing bones of the red-crowned crane and feature 5 to 8 finger holes.
What is the Flute?
In 2023, this phrase became popular as a way to describe someone or something that was very calm, confident, and unbothered.
This comedy series is Mr. V's comfort TV show, having watched every season over a dozen times.
What is The Office?
This modern country was home to both the ancients cities of Troy and Constantinople
What is Turkey?
This student is one of the fastest in the school, but also quick to blurt things out during rehearsals.
Whos is Nevaeh Jackson-Mack?
This conically-bored instrument is often mistaken for a trumpet due to their very similar sounds, and frequently has its parts played on trumpet anyway.
What is a Cornet?
This purple mascot went viral after their shake led to some disturbing videos.
Who is Grimace?
These are the only two real sports Mr. V has any talent for, having played them in high school.
What are Soccer and Volleyball?