Composers
Composer of iconic Disney animated films in the 1990's
Alan Menken
What was used for music in early silent films?
Live piano, organ, or orchestra
How many acts (sections) are musicals typically split into?
2
Composed for over 300 Hollywood films
Max Steiner
What is a Leitmotif?
A representation of a character, event, or emotion in a film, musical or opera.
What's the difference between an opera and a musical?
Musicals have more spoken dialogue, generally simpler melodies, and more involved choreography.
Integrated synthesizer into film music
Wendy Carlos
How have film studios employed their musicians since the 1960's?
Freelance
Verse and chorus
This person composed classical, jazz, opera, and musicals
George Gershwin
How was audio for The Jazz Singer (1927) recorded?
Orchestra/singer was recorded on separate vinyl discs
Opera, vaudeville, revue
Composer for iconic "spaghetti westerns"
Ennio Morricone
Who else works with the composer on a score? (Name at least 3)
Director, producers, editors, music editors, arrangers, orchestrators
Who writes musicals?
Usually, one to two composers and a lyricist, but sometimes one person does everything!