Instruments
Name 3 brass instruments
Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone,/Euphonium, Tuba, Sousaphone, French Horn, etc...
What instrument typically played ragtime music?
Piano
What was the name of the famous dance from the 60's made famous by Chubby Checker?
The Twist
What college did Mr. Impemba attend?
MSU Go Green!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How many beats does a half note get?
2
Name the 4 families of instruments.
Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, and Strings
Who was the March King?
John Phillip Sousa
Describe the British Invasion.
British bands like The Beatles became popular in the U.S.
What instrument did Mr. Impemba play in band?
Tuba
Describe a crescendo
Gradually getting louder.
What is the lowest sounding wind instrument in band?
Tuba
What was the nickname for the 1920's Decade.
The Roaring 20's
Which Jamaican Artist Popularized Reggae Music?
Bob Marley
What genre of music does Mr. Impemba enjoy the LEAST
Country
Who wrote the classic bop "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?"
Mozart AKA the G.O.A.T.
Name 4 different percussion instruments
Snare, Bass, Timpani, Cowbell, Triangle, Shakers, Marimba, Etc...
What was country music originally referred to as?
Hillbilly Music
This famous film composer has the most Academy Award wins and nominations of any living person with 51!
John Williams
Name Mr. Impemba's favorite band.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
If a note is 150 HZ, how many Hz would a note 1 octave higher be?
300 Hz
Name the 2 most popular double-reed instruments in band.
Oboe and Bassoon
Who is the "Father of Rock N' Roll." He wrote songs like "Johnny B. Goode" and "Roll Over Beethoven."
Chuck Berry
This singer started in the girl group "Destiny's Child" before her very successful solo career
Beyonce (Queen B)
How many pets does Mr. Impemba have? Bonus points for names.
3 cats (Nikita, Link, and Zelda) and 1 dog (Kenya)
Who interrupted Taylor Swift's 2009 MTV Award to say that Beyonce should have won?
Kanye "Ye" West