Stuff Mrs. Ehli Says
Either of these are Mrs. Ehli's favorite gender-neutral way to address the whole class.
What is "y'all" or "folks"
(In 4/4 time)
Quarter note
Quarter rest
Quarter note
Two eighth notes
What is (in time) "One, (silence), three, four-and"
Mrs. Ehli is the worst at playing this double reed instrument.
What is the bassoon?
This song was written after the main melody was floating through the composers head at the birth of his first child.
What is "Joy"
…when they walk into band class, without looking at the board:
"Are we playing today?"
What Mrs. Ehli says to get kids to stop messing around with their EXPENSIVE INSTRUMENTS.
What is "Treat it like it's worth hundreds of dollars"
(In 4/4 time)
Two eighth notes
Two eighth notes
Quarter rest
Two eighth notes
What is (in time): "One-and, Two-and, (silence), Four-and"
All percussion instruments can be sorted into these two categories.
What are pitched and unpitched?
This person wrote Blue Ridge Reel (and Mrs. Ehli is a big fan of this composer!)
Who is Brian Balmages?
…when they walk into band class during marching band season without looking at the board:
"Are we going outside today?"
Who knew this thing that happens in every class period could have a theme song?
What is (sung) "IIIIIIIII'm gonna take attendance, ready begin"
(In 4/4 time)
Four sixteenth notes
Two eighth notes
Eighth rest, Single eighth note
Quarter Note
What is (in time): "One-ee-and-a, Two-and, (silence) -and, Four"
This famous American band composer and conductor invented a marching instrument, which he named after himself.
Who is Sousa, or John Phillip Sousa? (invented the Sousaphone)
This song was written as a "flex arrangement", meaning that different instruments are able to play the same part.
What is "Nettleton"?
…when kids frantically come running up to Mrs. Ehli before the concert:
"I lost my music!"
Mrs. Ehli's way to show that she cares while also wanting to be heard by the class.
What is "I love you, STOP TALKING."
(Two measures in 3/4 time)
Two eighth notes
Two eighth notes
Quarter rest
Half note
Four sixteenth notes
What is (in time): "One-and, Two-and, Three, One, Three-ee-and-a"
This kind of clarinet is in the key of E-flat, like alto and bari saxophone.
What is an alto clarinet or sopranino clarinet?
The majority of this song is written in concert A-flat major.
What is "I Want It That Way"
…after Mrs. Ehli describes concert attire:
"But what about <enter article of clothing that likely isn't acceptable here>??"
This is a way less-fancy way of talking about syncopated rhythms.
What is "And-And Land"
(2 measures in 6/8 time)
Quarter note
Single eighth note
Quarter note
Single eighth note
Three eighth notes
One dotted quarter note
What is (in time): "One, Three, Four, Six, One, Two, Three, Four"
Mrs. Ehli shares a birthday with this instrument inventor.
Who is Adolf Sax?
This multi-movement work had nothing to do with the theme for the concert it was featured in, Mrs. Ehli just liked it and thought it fit the band well.
What is "Prehistoric Suite"
…when a clarinet or saxophone player makes a mistake:
<looks at reed>
"My reed is <enter excuse here>!"