Music History
What musical period was Fur Elise composed in?
What is the Classical Period?
Name 3 composers whose names begin with the letter "B".
Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, etc...
What are the names of the camp directors?
Ms. Todd & Ms. Burn
How many ensembles does TYM have? (Hint: both orchestra and jazz)
9 (Three Full Orchestras, Three Jazz Bands, Two String Orchestras, Jazz Lab)
What two instruments take the most air to play?
What was the original name for the trombone?
What is the Sackbut?
What is the nickname given to Edward Kennedy Ellington?
Duke
Which piece is from the musical, Moscow? Bonus 50 points if you can name the composer.
Galop, composed by Shostakovich.
What was TYM's original name?
The Philharmonic Association
Which two wind instruments are played in wind ensemble, but not in an orchestra?
Which genre came first?
A. Jazz
B. Rock
C. R&B
D. Ragtime
What is Ragtime?
Name the composer of famous movie music including "Star Wars", "Jaws", "Jurassic Park", and more.
John Williams
What is the official name of the building we are currently in?
Price Music Center
1988
What scale degrees are brought down by a half step in the harmonic minor scale?
What is the 3rd and 6th
What century was twinkle twinkle little star composed in?
When is the 19th century?
Who are Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, etc
What year was the movie "How to Train Your Dragon" (animated) released?
2010
How many full time staff members does TYM have? Bonus 50 points if you can name them.
3 (Ms. Whitney, Ms. Denton, & Mr. Thompson)
What's the step pattern in a natural minor scale (with whole steps and half steps)?
What is WHWWHWW?
Who was the top ranked Jazz artist on Spotify in 2025?
Who is Frank Sinatra?
What instrument did Percy Grainger play?
What is the saxophone
How many instruments are represented in this camp? Bonus 50 points if you can name them all (within 30 seconds)
14! (Alto, Tenor, Bari, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass, Percussion)
TYM has an after school violin program. Where does it take place? Bonus points if you can name the exact schools.
Chatham County (Siler City Elementary and Virginia Cross Elementary)
Within $1000, what is the price of the silver Besson 968 Model from the Sovereign Series of Besson Euphoniums euphonium brand new on music and arts? (Extra points if you get within $100)
What is $11,729?