This extremely successful living American COMPOSER is best known for his popular film music and for his use of the leitmotif.
Who is John Williams?
100
Tchaikovsky thought THIS MUSIC was "loud and noisy." It was written to musically tell the story of Russia's military defeat of Napoleon's invading army.
What is the "1812 Overture."
100
When the conductor does THIS, it is safe to applaud.
What is turn to face the audience?
100
In order to go on the Symphony field trip, you must hand in a signed one of THESE.
What is a permission slip?
200
The harp is a member of THIS FAMILY.
What is the string family?
200
This German COMPOSER of "The Ring Cycle" is known for his epic operas, his massive brass section and doing things his own way. Everything he did was big and epic.
Who is Wagner?
200
THIS MUSIC was written to underscore the battle of good versus evil. Its lyrics are based on an ancient Celtic poem about warrior trees brought to life by a druid priest.
What is "Duel of the Fates"?
200
When using armrests in the theater, THIS RULE is to be observed, just like we do here at school.
What is the "right arm" rule?
200
A camera, a phone, a water bottle, and snacks are all examples of this.
What are things not allowed to bring to the concert?
300
The tambourine and xylophone are both members of THIS FAMILY.
What is the percussion family?
300
The French COMPOSER of the most popular opera of all time, "Carmen," though he died believing it was a failure.
Who is Bizet?
300
"Les Toreador" and "Chanson du Toreador" are two songs from THIS OPERA, which tells the story of a Spanish gypsy girl, a bullfighter and a military officer.
What is "Carmen"?
300
You turn to face THIS if there is no flag present for the Star Spangled Banner.
What is the performer?
300
At the theater, this is off limits unless it is an emergency and you are accompanied by an adult.
What is the restroom?
400
THIS INSTRUMENT FAMILY contains the largest number of different instruments.
What is the percussion family?
400
This Russian COMPOSER of "The 1812 Overture" also wrote music for many of the most beloved ballets, such as "The Nutcracker" and "Sleeping Beauty."
Who is Tchaikovsky?
400
THIS MUSIC from "The Ring Cycle" helps tell the story of Norse gods, heroes and mythical creatures on a quest for a magic ring. It plays as fallen warriors are being carried up to Valhalla (heaven.)
What is "Ride of the Valkyries?"
400
Talking, making noise, and fidgeting while the orchestra is playing, are all examples of THIS.
What are distractions? (things you should not do at a Symphony concert)
400
If you bring one of these, it should be worn at all times so it won't get left on the bus or in the theater.
What is a jacket?
500
THIS MILITARY WEAPON was included by Tchaikovsky as a percussion instrument in his "1812 Overture."
What is the cannon?
500
This Russian chemist COMPOSER wrote very few musical works, but one of them, "Prince Igor," became the most famous of all Russian operas, though he did not live to finish it. (It was finished by two of his comrades.)
Who is Borodin?
500
"Polotsvian Dances" is from the THIS RUSSIAN OPERA by Borodin.
What is "Prince Igor"?
500
To ask your neighbor to be quiet, rather than saying "SHHHhhhh!" do THIS.
What is silently put your finger to your lips?
500
The approximate number of people that will be in the audience for each of the four performances given by the Long Beach Symphony.