Band
Pop/Rock
Mr. Rossi
100

This time signature means there are 2 beats in a measure and the half note gets a beat.

What is cut time?

100

He is the king of pop and sang such songs as Billy Jean and Thriller.

Who is Michael Jackson?
100

Mr. Rossi was born in New Jersey, but grew up and went to school in this state.

What is Connecticut?

200

This instrument is German, not French.

What is the French horn?

200

This popular singer was born in West Reading, PA and is the first billionaire to earn their money primarily in music.

Who is Taylor Swift?

200

Mr. Rossi started out in band playing trombone, but in college played in bands on trombone, euphonium and this other instrument.

What is flute?

300

The chromatic scale is a scale made up entirely of these.

What are half steps?

300

Dave Grohl is the frontman and guitarist for The Foo Fighters, but he originally gained his fame as the drummer for this 90's grunge band.

Who is Nirvana?

300

Mr. Rossi spends a lot of his free time these days mountain biking, but in high school he was a varsity athlete in this sport.

What is crew (rowing)?

400

This is a clef used in orchestra, but not usually in band.

What is the alto clef?

400

This rock band played in front of their first American audience on the Ed Sullivan show. They went on to become one of the most popular rock bands of all time.

Who are the Beatles?

400

Mr. Rossi once went for a ride in this famous dirigible.

What is the Goodyear Blimp?

500

This popular composer of band music is from central New York and is also the pops conductor of the Syracuse Orchestra.

Who is Sean O'Loughlin?

500

No Doubt, Goldfinger, Rancid and Reel Big Fish were known for this style of rock music heavily influenced by punk and reggae music and often used instruments like trumpet and trombone. Mr. Rossi played in a few bands that played this music.

What is Ska (or ska-punk)?

500

Before coming to Eagle Hill in 2014, Mr. Rossi taught for 7 years in this Madison County school district.

What is Hamilton Central School?