Vespers
Pop Music
Music History
Dr. Hawkinson
Broadway
100

'Vesper' (latin) translates to this in English.

Evening

100

The songs Espresso and Please Please Please were sung by this artist.

Sabrina Carpenter

100

This famous composer was deaf.

Ludwig van Beethoven

100

Dr. Hawkinson was officially named director of choral activities at Millikin in this year. 

2022

100

This 1957 musical by Leonard Bernstein retells Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" in the context of gang rivalry in New York City.

West Side Story

200

This song was sung during the 'lighting' of the candles in last year's (2023) Vespers.

The Work of Christmas

200

This vocalist was the very first American Idol winner.

Kelly Clarkson

200

This Austrian city was home to composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn.

Vienna

200

Dr Hawkinson takes his coffee....

Black

200

Complete the lyrics from "The Phantom of the Opera":

"Think of me, think of me fondly, ____ __ ___ _____"

when we say goodbye.

300

This energetic Spanish song was our closer for last year's Vespers (2023).

Ríu Ríu Chíu

300

This song by British rock band Coldplay is roughly based around the French Revolution. 

Viva La Vida

300

The opera Dido and Aeneas is written by this Baroque composer.

Henry Purcell

300

Dr. Hawkinson is originally from this state.

Arizona

300

This term describes a performance or segment where the performer interacts with the audience or breaks the fourth wall, often involving direct address or improvisation.

A soliloquy

400

This year (2024) we will be celebrating which annual year of Millikin Vespers.

65th

400

This artist won Best New Artist at the 66th Grammy Awards in 2024.

Victoria Monét

400

This type of Polish folk dance is in ¾ with an emphasis on beat 2.

Mazurka

400

Dr Hawkinson has a masters in conducting from this college.

Westminster Choir College

400

This Tony Award-winning actress is renowned for her roles in "Into the Woods," "Gypsy," and "Annie Get Your Gun." She is also known for her philanthropic work and her distinctive voice.

Bernadette Peters

500

Finish the lyrics from last year's (2023) opener...

"et filius _____ ___ _____"

datus est nobis

500

The 90's Boyband NSYNC was made up of these 5 members.

Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass

500

This manuscript is the single largest primary source of music of the 14th-century Italian Trecento. 

Squarcialupi codex

500

Dr. Hawkinson is a featured vocalist in this theatrical Christmas album by Mark Peotter.

I Witness

500

This 1965 Broadway musical by Frank Loesser tells the story of a young couple who become entangled in a series of comedic and often absurd situations, including a famous song about a “12 Days” gift-giving contest.

"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"