Name That Composer
What is the name of the first 2024 Music Memory Composer we studied/
Paul Desmond
What are the 7 musical History Time Periods?
Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, Modern, Contemporary
His most famous guitar concerto was inspired by the scent of flowers, sounds of singing birds and the gushing sound of fountains in a royal Spanish garden. Name the piece!
"Concierto de Aranjuez II. Adagio (excerpt)
What are the dates of the Classical Music Period?
1750 - 1820
I received many awards for my work, including Tony Awards, Grammy Awards and even a Pulitzer Prize.
Who am I?
Lin-Manuel Miranda
What is the name of the next oldest composer we learned about this year?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
What is the name of the Norwegian composer and pianist?
Edvard Grieg
This piece was performed by a jazz quartet, consisting of a saxophone, drum set, piano and double bass.
Name that piece!
"Take Five"
What are the dates of the Baroque Musical Period?
1600 - 1750
My famous song was used for students to play the Boomwhackers. The tempo changes from Largo, Moderato, Presto to Molto Presto. Oh yeah, I forgot about the usage of my song for the 'Line Rider' you like to hear during class.
Name my Song!
"In the Hall of the Mountain King"
What was the name of the American composer who was the first to have her symphony composed and published?
Amy Beach
What is the name of the composer who lost his vision at the age of three and later learned to play the violin and piano at a school for the blind?
Double Bonus Points!
Joaquin Rodrigo
Double Bonus Points!!! 600!
Congratulations!!!
This piece was composed with changes in dynamics and tempo to illustrate the story of Peer being chased by 'Trolls'.
Name that piece!
"In the Hall of the Mountain King" from Peer Gynt
What are the dates of the Romantic Musical Period?
1820 - 1900
I was considered a 'Child Prodigy' because I could sing, read music and composed at a very young age.
Who am I?
Amy Beach
What is the name of the oldest composer we studied?
George Frideric Handel
What was the name of the first symphony ever composed and published by an American woman?
Symphony in E minor, Op. 32 "Gaelic" IV. Allegro di molto (excerpt)
This piece was composed after King George I of England requested a concert on the River Thames. The concert took place on barges while the audience listen from boats and other barges.
Name that Piece!
Water Music Suite in F Major (HWV348) "Hornpipe"
What are the dates of the Modern or 20th and 21st Century Musical Period?
1900 - to Present
I was considered a 'Child prodigy too, but I was born before the other person.
Who am I?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
What is the name of the youngest Composer we studied?
Lin-Manuel Miranda
What is the name of song that's featured in the Disney Movie "Encanto"?
"Dos Oruguitas"
This piece reflects an imitation of Turkish musical elements that were popular in Vienna during the time it was composed.
Name that Piece!
Piano Sonata No. 11 -III. "Rondo alla Turca"
(Turkish March)
Name a favorite style of music that you like in the Modern or 21st Century Musical Period.
Double Bonus Points!!!
No Wrong Answer!
Congratulations!!! 1000 Points!
I played and performed with the 'Dave Brubeck Quartet Band.
Who am I?
Paul Desmond