Austin High Trivia
The man who Austin High is named after.
Stephen F. Austin.
This 2014 movie starring Miles Teller explores a young jazz drummer and his need to impress his verbally and physically abusive director.
Whiplash
This tropical bird is well known for being the mascot of a popular fruit-colored breakfast cereal.
The toucan
The country Lee Worsham was born in.
United States
The 4th note in the concert G minor scale.
C
The official mascot of Austin High.
Mr. Maroo
The highest selling jazz song of all time.
Take Five - Dave Brubeck Quartet
This Texas state bird is also known for mimicking the calls of other birds.
The mockingbird.
Who was the head drum major before the beautiful Luke Bone?
Zach Weiss
This singular symbol at the beginning of a staff indicates the pitch of the notes written on it.
Clef
This is the year Austin High was originally founded.
1881
This well known trumpet player is known for his gravelly voice and songs such as "What a wonderful world"
Louis Armstrong
The Shoebill Stork is native to which continent?
Africa.
How many 16th notes fit into one bar of 7/8?
14
This is the year the current riverside campus was opened.
1975
The best-selling instrumental jazz album of all time.
Kind of Blue - Miles Davis
This large land bird, similar to the emu or ostrich that looks like it's wearing a helmet. Often considered one of the most dangerous birds in the world.
The cassowary.
This is Sebastian's country of origin.
Venezuela
This major key has 5 flats.
Db Major
This is Austin High's official motto. (Not loyal forever!)
"Mens Agitat Molem" (The minds move the masses) or "Mind over matter"
This 60s string bassist is best known for his complex and mildly overstimulating big band compositions, his fiery attitude, and his love of cigars.
Charles Mingus
The fastest bird in the world.
Which drum corps was Ms. Kilbane a drum major in?
The Madison Scouts
This scale consists of five notes and is often used in folk, jazz, country, and rock music.
The pentatonic scale