Music of Summer 2026
Taylor Swift wrote this song that was used in Toy Story 5.
I Knew It, I Knew You
This piece, performed by the SH Band last spring, was a medley of this artist's most famous hits.
Billy Joel
This rhythm subdivides into three eighth notes, regardless of time signature.
dotted quarter note
meaning "with," as in with fire, with animation, etc.
con
(con fuoco, con animato)
Mrs. Ansbacher went to Italy to celebrate her best friend's marriage. Name any of the 9 cities/towns she went to.
This artist cancelled his first of two concerts at Citi Field in mid-July. Fans were devastated.
Noah Kahan
Last spring, the current sophomores performed a medley of rock music. Name one song in this medley.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Barracuda
Paranoid
Rock N' Roll All Nite
cut time or 2/2
songlike
cantabile
True or False: Mrs. Ansbacher biked 20 miles and ran 9 miles on her birthday.
True! She also hung out with her cat Harry and went out to dinner with her husband. Getting older is exciting!
Sign up for the VSCHSD 5K on Saturday, September 12!!!
This artist is currently on tour performing songs from his new album, "The Romantic."
What was our marching band field show title from last season?
Permission to Party (or anything having to do with Party)
Number of beats a quarter note receives 3/2 time.
1/2 a beat
meaning 'little', seen many times before a tempo change.
poco
(poco rit.)
Mrs. Ansbacher played this instrument when she played in the Valley Stream Community Band.
Bass Clarinet
Ella Langley has been at the top of the Hot 100 for upwards of 19 weeks with this song.
Choosin' Texas
The current seniors performed music from this movie/musical when they were in 9th grade.
Aretha Franklin
in 3/8 time, what rhythm takes up the entire measure?
dotted quarter note
Meaning much or a lot
molto
According to her husband, Mrs. Ansbacher is happiest when she is
Eating!
It's sad to admit, but it's true!
Teaching is a close second <3
This country star legend passed away at the age of 80 on August 25.
Dolly Parton
This is the composer of Mother Earth - a quite polarizing piece, some loving it, some not so much.
David Maslanka
an accent that tells you to play the note both short and emphasized. Looks like an upside down V.
marcato
Mrs. Ansbacher decided to renovate this part of her house over the summer.
Backyard! New paved patio, hot tub, tv, pavillion!