Famous Composers
Hawkins
Solfege
I Got Rhythm
High School Cheat Codes
100

Who composed the “Hallelujah Chorus”?

George Frideric Handel

100

What is Hawkins' favorite candy?

Red licorice (Australian, twizzler nibs, twizzler pull and peel, rope licorice)

100

Sing a major triad

Do, Mi, So

100
A symbol that indicates complete silence in music.
What is a rest?
100

Bring this to every class.

Pencil/paper

200

Who wrote Steve's Lava Chicken?

Jack Black

200

What instrument did Hawkins play at Vaca Pena and his 9th grade year at Wood?

Trombone

200

What song begins with low do then high do?

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

200
The act of moving one's arms to show the tempo, rhythm, and character of a piece.
What is conducting?
200

When should I use the restroom?

lunch, before school, after school

300

Who arranged our version of the Star Spangled Banner

Jamey Ray

300

Name all the Hawkins kids.

Cameron, Carter, Heather

300

Sing a minor triad

la do me or do meh, so

300
What kind of rest receives two beats and is located on the third line on the staff?
What is the half rest?
300

If someone's mean to me I should...

Avoid them, tell someone you trust and ask for suggestions

400

Who wrote “The Lord Bless You & Keep You”

Lutkin

400

Hawkins likes playing what racquet sport?

Racquetball (used to play for 4+ hours/day after high school in the early 2000s, took a class every semester in college to break up the daily grind) 

400

Sing a major scale up and done in one breath while doing the hand signs

do re mi fa so la ti do ti las so fa mi re do

400
This number tells us how many beats are to appear in each measure.
What is the top number of the time signature?
400
Kind of people I should spend time with?

friends that challenge me to become better, friends that uplift and encourage me, friends that make good choices

500

Name one composer of a song we sang this year other than the Lord Bless You and Keep You.

Depends on class.

500

Where did Hawkins propose to Madilyn?

Stinson Beach

500

Sing a chromatic scale in solfege

do di re ri fa fi so si leh la ti do ti teh la lay so say fa mi meh re ra do

500
This number tells us what kind of note gets the beat.
What is the bottom number of the time signature?
500

What are two good ways to manage stress during a busy school week?

Any two of: staying organized, sleeping enough, exercise, talking to someone, deep breathing, music, etc.