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 began the Year-End concert last week.
What is the Pink Panther?
…when they walk into band class, without looking at the board:
"Are we playing today?"
or
"What are we doing 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?
In this song, there is an effect in which instruments are supposed to sound like bagpipes.
What is Celtic Air & Dance?
…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
Quarter Rest
Quarter Note
What is (in time): "One-ee-and-a, Two-and, (silence), 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)
Tadpole is an example of this kind of song.
What is a cadence?
…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 Quiet Coyote or Silent Slug?
(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?
This song was written in memory of a band director's spouse who passed away.
What is Tomorrow's Yesterdays?
…after Mrs. Ehli describes concert attire:
"But what about <enter article of clothing that likely isn't acceptable here>??"
This is a less-fancy way of talking about syncopated rhythms.
What is "And-And Land"
(Two measures in 3/4 time)
Four sixteenth notes
Two eighth notes
Two eighth notes
Two eighth notes
Quarter rest
Quarter note
(In time): "One-ee-and-a, Two-and, Three-and, One-and, (silence), Three"
Mrs. Ehli shares a birthday with this instrument inventor.
Who is Adolf Sax?
These two songs begin in concert A-flat major.
What are I Want it That Way and The Avengers?
…when a clarinet or saxophone player makes a mistake:
*SQUEEK*
<looks at reed>
"My reed is <enter any excuse here>!"