Latino Arts
How many days a week should you practice your instrument?
7 days a week!
Long traditional Mexican dessert deep fried and covered with sugar and cinnamon.
Churros!
What is the name of the park in front of the UCC?
Walker Square Park
This large body of water borders Milwaukee.
Lake Michigan
Famous movie about the Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
Coco!
In what month of the year do we have our practice competition?
February!
Trompo!
A tasty restaurant near the UCC where you might see some of your teachers having their lunch. Named like a beautiful city.
"Guadalajara" Mexican restaurant!
This famous Milwaukee festival is known as "The World's Largest Music Festival."
Summerfest!
Famous artist from Puerto Rico that is all the hype right now.
Bad Bunny!
What does WSMA stand for?
Wisconsin School Music Association
What are "tostones" and how are they made?
Tostones are a staple of Caribbean and Latin American cuisine made from twice-fried, unripe green plantains. They are savory, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, often serving as a side dish, appetizer, or snack—much like French fries or potato chips.
What US president came to visit the Latino Arts Strings Program?
Barack Obama
Famous MKE custard place. (multiple answers)
Kopps and Leon's Custard!
What is Beethoven's first name?
Ludwig!
What is Mrs. Dinorah's second last name/
Abadiano
What year was the Latino Arts String Program founded?
2002
Giannis ____ is a famous basketball player for the MKE Bucks. Spell his last name.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
How many sharps in the key of B major? Name them.
5 total: F#, C#, G#, D#, A#
How many students did the Latino Arts Strings Program begin with, and how many do they serve now? (General number)
LASP began with 26 students and now serves over 200 students in violin, viola, cello, bass, and guitar.
What is the second largest city in Wisconsin?
Madison!
Who is Israel "shorty" Acosta?
He was one of the key Founders of the UCC: The establishment was driven by community leaders and volunteers, with Israel "Shorty" Acosta (a noted boxing coach and mentor) frequently recognized as a pivotal early leader and founding figure in the center's history.
Who is the famous Spanish architect that designed the Milwaukee Art Museum?
Santiago Calatrava
What era/time period does Antonio Vivaldi belong to?
Antonio Vivaldi belonged to the Baroque period of music (roughly 1600 to 1750). He was born in Venice, Italy, on March 4, 1678, and lived until July 28, 1741.
Known as one of the greatest and most influential composers of the Baroque era, he revolutionized the solo concerto and pioneered developments in orchestration, violin technique, and programmatic music.