Background
Where was Alan Menken born?
New York City
How many academy awards has Alan Menken won?
Eight academy awards.
What was the first movie Alan Menken made music for?
a. The Little Mermaid
b. Toy Story
c. Encanto
a. The Little Mermaid
How many instruments does Alan Menken play?
4(Piano, Violin, Guitar, Accordion)
What was Alan Menken’s major when he attended university?
Music
What award did this song win
Academy award
What movie is this song from?
Beauty and the Beast
When did he learn to compose?
While on the job at the Little Mermaid
When was Alan Menken born?
July 22, 1949
What award did Alan win in the year 1991 for Beauty and the beast?
Grammy award.
What was the most recent movie he made music for?
a. Smurfs
b. Moana 2
c. Spellbound
c. Spellbound
What does he consider his best work?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
What age did Alan Menken first start composing?
What was Alan Menken's first award?
BMI career achievement award.
What movie is this song from?
Aladdin!
What makes him different from other composers?
Alan Menken has ADHD
After college, what musical theater workshop did Alan Menken attend?
BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop
How many Grammy awards has Alan Menken won?
Eleven grammy awards.
Who did Alan Menken often work with in the movies?
a. Mozart
b. Howard Ashman
c. Mo Williams
Lyricist Howard Ashman
What did Alan Menken do before composing?
He studied pre-med at NYU