We’ve got TWO teacher song picks for you today… and some truly unforgettable reasoning behind them 😄
🎶 Song Choice #1: Home Among the Gumtrees by John Williamson
Here’s what this mystery teacher shared:
💬 “My inspiration for choosing this song all started when I came across a completely unexplained eucalyptus leaf in the staff parking lot…
We do not have eucalyptus trees anywhere near this school, or even this part of the country, yet, there it was. Just sitting there like it was judging my life choices.
A breeze hit. A locker slammed dramatically in the distance. Somewhere, a freshman confidently mispronounced ‘photosynthesis’. And in that exact cinematic moment, my brain softly whispered, ‘Give me a home among the gum trees…’
Now, most people would ignore that, but I am not MOST people.
Later the same day, the copier jammed four times, my coffee lid staged a minor rebellion, and someone asked me if Australia was ‘near Texas’.
At that point the idea of living quietly among the gum trees with a sheep or two felt extremely reasonable.
So this was an easy decision for me to choose this song.
If you’re wondering which teacher would interpret a rogue leaf as a life-altering sign and respond by choosing an Australian folk song… well.”
🎶 Song Choice #2: La Bamba by Ritchie Valens
And this teacher shared:
💬 “We played this for my dog when she turned 15 years old… at her quinceañera!” 🐶🎉
Now it’s your turn…
👉 Can you match the songs to the teachers?
Submit your guesses and stay tuned for the reveal! 🎤
🎙️📻 Battle of the Bands – Day 2 is ON THE AIR! 📻🎙️
Welcome back to Trojan Territory, where the hits are loud and the competition is fierce! Round One rolls on today with four brand-new showdowns — and this lineup is STACKED. Let’s go to the matchups!
🤠 Friends in Low Places (Garth Brooks)
A country crowd-singing classic — boots stomping, drinks raised, and everyone joining in.
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💔 Jolene (Dolly Parton)
Simple, haunting, and unforgettable — Dolly’s plea has stood the test of time.
🎸 The Anthem (Good Charlotte)
Pop-punk rebellion at its finest — loud, angsty, and built for blasting.
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🤘 All the Small Things (Blink-182)
Catchy, punchy, and impossible not to sing along with — pop-punk perfection.
💙 Iris (The Goo Goo Dolls)
Emotional, soaring, and one of the most iconic love songs of the 90s.
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✋ With Arms Wide Open (Creed)
Big vocals, big feelings, and stadium-sized rock emotion.
🌻 Sunflower (Post Malone)
Smooth, modern, and feel-good cool — a crossover hit for the new generation.
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💃 Single Ladies (Beyoncé)
Iconic beat. Iconic attitude. If you liked it, then you should probably vote for it.
🎶 The stage is set — now it’s YOUR move!
Listen, vote, and decide who advances!
Battle of the Bands Day 2
Stay tuned… the music madness continues! 🎤🔥
We asked… they answered 🎧
Now it’s YOUR turn to guess 👀
Two of our mystery teachers have revealed their song picks along with their reasons why — can you figure out who’s behind each choice?
🎸 Teacher #1 chose: “Stop and Stare” by Treaty Oak Revival
💬 “Treaty Oak rocks and everyone that disagrees is wrong.” 😄
⚡ Teacher #2 chose: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
💬 “It brings me back to the days of youth and I still like to listen to it even now.”
Do these clues spark any ideas?
Drop your guesses below ⬇️.
🎙️📻 LIVE from Trojan Territory… it’s time for BATTLE OF THE BANDS! 📻🎙️
Ladies and gentlemen, music fans of all ages — the brackets are set, the speakers are ready, and Round One is officially ON AIR! 🎧🔥
Today’s match-ups are bringing the heat across genres and generations… let’s take a look at who’s stepping into the musical arena:
🎸 Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry)
The original rock ‘n’ roll guitar hero — fast fingers, big energy, and a sound that helped launch a movement.
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🚤 Proud Mary (Tina Turner)
Rolling on the river with powerhouse vocals and unstoppable groove — this one builds and brings the house down.
💔 Total Eclipse of the Heart (Bonnie Tyler)
Epic. Dramatic. Full of 80s power ballad emotion — a song made for singing at the top of your lungs.
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🎹 If I Ain’t Got You (Alicia Keys)
Smooth, soulful, and timeless — a heartfelt reminder of what really matters.
🌙 Enter Sandman (Metallica)
Heavy riffs. Dark energy. A metal anthem that hits like a thunderstorm.
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🔥 Bring Me to Life (Evanescence)
Haunting meets hard rock — soaring vocals collide with intensity in this unforgettable hit.
🎷 It Don’t Mean a Thing (Ella Fitzgerald)
Swing, sass, and classic jazz cool — because if it ain’t got that swing…
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🎤 Ain’t That a Kick in the Head (Dean Martin)
Smooth, suave, and full of swagger — Vegas-style charm at its finest.
🎶 The stage is set… now it’s YOUR turn to decide who moves on!
Follow the link or cast your votes in the comments below! 🗳️
Who’s advancing? Who’s going home?
Stay tuned… the results are coming! 📡🎵
We have a fun-filled month planned for our staff, students, and community as we celebrate Music in Our Schools Month!
To kick things off, we’re sharing a Family Music Activity Calendar with simple ways to bring music into your home all month long. There’s absolutely no obligation — participate in all, some, or none of the activities. It’s just for fun and a great way to enjoy music together!
And the excitement starts right away…
🥁 Battle of the Bands begins Monday!
Eight songs (four matchups) will go head-to-head in the first round.
Be sure to check our Facebook page on Monday to:
👉 Listen
👉 Vote
👉 Help decide who moves on!
Let the musical madness begin! 🎤🎸🎷
#WeAreDrummond!
