Finish the Lyric
"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine......"
"You make me happy, when skies are gray!"
This brass instrument, known for its bright, powerful sound, is a staple in jazz bands and orchestras and is played by buzzing lips into a mouthpiece (hint: it has three valves)
Trumpet
The Beatles' first appearance on American television was on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. True or False?
True!
This "King of Rock and Roll" made his debut in the 1950s with hits like "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Jailhouse Rock," and became a cultural phenomenon known for his flashy style and dynamic performances
Elvis Presley
Who sings the song "Uptown Girl" ???
A. Billy Joel
B. Frank Sinatra
C. Tony Bennett
A. Billy Joel
"It's one for the money...."
"Two for the show!"
This single-reed instrument, often used in classical and jazz music, features a cylindrical shape and is known for its warm, rich tones (hint: it looks like black licorice)
Clarinet
Elvis Presley was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1958.
True or False?
True!
Known as "Ol' Blue Eyes," this iconic singer and actor rose to fame in the 1940s and is famous for classics like "My Way" and "New York, New York," becoming a symbol of the Rat Pack era
Frank Sinatra
Who sings "Rockin' Robin" ???
A. Frank Sinatra
B. Bobby Day
C. Bill Withers
B. Bobby Day
"I love you....."
"for sentimental reasons!"
This versatile instrument, with six strings and a fretted neck, is central to genres like rock, country, and folk, and can be played acoustically or electrically (hint: Maia plays this instrument in her music groups)
Guitar
Paul Anka wrote "My Way" for Frank Sinatra?
True!
Often referred to as the "Queen of Soul," this powerful vocalist is celebrated for hits like "Respect" and "Chain of Fools," and she became a significant figure in both music and the civil rights movement
Aretha Franklin
Who invented "The Twist' ???
A. Chuck Berry
B. Don McLean
C. Chubby Checker
"Oh when the Saints, go marching in, Oh when the Saints go marching in..."
"Oh Lord I want to be in that number, when the Saints go marching in"
This high-pitched instrument, played by blowing across a mouthpiece, is made of metal or wood and is known for its light, airy sound in orchestras and ensembles
Flute
Motown Records was founded in Chicago in the late 1950s. True or False?
False – It was founded in Detroit in 1959.
Dubbed the "King of Pop," this groundbreaking artist revolutionized music videos with hits like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean," and is known for his signature dance moves, including the moonwalk
Michael Jackson
Who sings "Hit the Road Jack" ???
A. Ray Charles
B. Stevie Wonder
C. Chuck Berry
A. Ray Charles
"Stop! In the name of....."
"LOVE!"
This slide-operated brass instrument is known for its unique ability to produce glissandos and is a staple in jazz bands and orchestras
Trombone
True!
This actress and singer is best known for her role as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" and her powerful rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," becoming a beloved figure in American cinema
Judy Garland
Who sings the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" ???
A. Judy Garland
B. Barbara Streisand
C. Debbie Reynolds
A. Judy Garland