Interstellar Instruments
Binghamton Lore
"H"aving a musical time
Soda Fountain
School of Music
100
This instrument, patented in 1928, allows for some crazy sounds when you know how to play it right.
What is a Theremin?
100
Known as the "Carousel Capital" of the world, Binghamton is home to this many spinning plastic-horse contraptions.
What is 6?
100
#Blessed, no. But the answer we are looking for is an alternate name for a sharp
What is a Hashtag?
100
The name of this company once had some weight on the fair seas, boasting the worlds sixth largest navy after trading with Soviets
What is Pepsi?
100
This instrument is the most widely taught throughout the world
What is (the) Guitar?
200
Here Comes the Sun by George Harrison is a famous example of this kind of instrument. It didn't worry him that it was broken, and led to one of the most famous song openings of all time.
What is a Synth?
200
While it's no Shakedown Street, if you go far enough down Main Street and cross a bridge, you get to be on this street
What is Court Street?
200
This style of music was and is still popular within Christianity?
What is/are Hymn(s)?
200
This soda originates back in prohibition Georgia in 1886, as an important move to continue selling product as it became the temperance drink
What is Coca Cola?
200
Often regarded as the easiest song to learn on piano, you can even play this song with only your index fingers!
What is Chopsticks?
300
Older members will remember the debates whether or not Explorchestra would buy this instrument. Too bad technology never wins in the end.
What is a EWI (Electric Wind Instrument)?
300
You are in luck coffee drinkers. There are a staggering 11 standalone locations of this regional coffee brand in the greater Binghamton Area, way more than the 3 a Seattle based company has.
What is Dunkin' Donuts?
300
This instrument — a precursor to pianos — actually plucks the strings inside instead of hitting them with a hammer.
What is a harpsicord?
300
Oh Starry, Starry night, first Starry I see tonight. Well, I would wish for this soda to come back, since Starry replaced it in 2023.
What is Sierra Mist?
300
If you were looking for something to buy from Hal Leonard, it wouldn't be anything to sleep in! Instead, we request you instead use library printers to produce this.
What is Sheet Music?
400
The instrument seen here has only been used by one Orchestra in Montreal in live performances. And good thing, you'd think it was broken with only 3 strings!
What is an Octobass?
400
Of 3 higher education schools in the area, none are actually located in Binghamton; however, this closest one to being in the city is located on Riverside Drive in Johnson City.
What is Davis College?
400
Known as the 'composer of the planets', this composer even tried enlisting in the Great War but was sent to Greece instead.
Who is Gustav Holst?
400
This company started out making fruity beverages before 1934. Who knows, you might feel majestic for drinking it.
What is RC (Royal Crown)?
400
W–W–H–W–W–W–H, but very changeable. My favorite is the blues versions with the notes 1- b3-4-b5-5-b7
What is a scale?
500
The New Order were confused when they used this instrument for the first time in 1987 to create backing percussive tracks.
What is an 808 (drum machine)?
500
This room is a famous room to Explorchestra: many a songs have been written about it. However, we are not looking for the answer Bartle Shower, instead for its actual room number.
What is G100B?
500
You'd never want to see this kinda note on your staff. How do you even play something faster than a 16th note, let alone faster than a 32nd one!
What is a hemidemisemiquaver?
500
An interesting slogan since the 1990s, this root beer company "has bite."
What is Barq's?
500
Typically, one would learn about this wheel after being comfortable with few accidentals. John Coltrane was a major fan.
What is the Circle of Fifths?