I realize today is the last day for this contest, but I just found out about it and thought I would pass on the word. Check out the Win Your Wish List contest being sponsored by Rebekah Maxner of Notekidds. All you have to do is browse the assorted books and games she has developed […]
Contests
And the winner is…
…Ben Clapton of the Top Left Hand Page blog. Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who participated! The instrument is the oboe. Ben also correctly alludes to the fact that clue #3 is the false clue. No, oboes were not banned from Australia for making emus sick. 🙂 So, for anyone who cares to try to […]
The Symphony Orchestra: Clue #6
Read the rules for the contest here. Go to: Clue #1 | Clue #2 | Clue #3 | Clue #4 | Clue #5 This instrument is typically made of granadilla or rosewood.
The Symphony Orchestra: Clue #5
Read the rules for the contest here. Go to: Clue #1 | Clue #2 | Clue #3 | Clue #4 A person with the initials S.P. plays an instrument from the same family as this instrument in the Wichita Symphony Orchestra.
The Symphony Orchestra: Clue #4
Read the rules for the contest here. Go to: Clue #1 | Clue #2 | Clue #3 This instrument has a significant role at the beginning of any symphony orchestra performance.
The Symphony Orchestra: Clue #3
Read the rules for the contest here. Go to: Clue #1 | Clue #2 This instrument was widely played in the mountains of Australia after it was first invented. However, it was soon discovered that when played too loudly, it could have the unfortunate effect of making an emu sick. After that discovery, the instrument […]