Copland Jeopardy

MUSIC

100

This was Copland's first major work.

Symphony with Organ

200

 This was the title of Copland’s first success

El Salon, Mexico

300

Some of Copland’s early music included elements of this

Elements of Jazz

400

This is the name of the piece that earned Copland a Pulitzer Prize

Appalachian Spring

500

 Patriotic themes and quotes from Abraham Lincoln inspired listeners in this piece?

A Lincoln Portrait

DATES/PLACES

100

This is the age when Copland first started taking music seriously.

Early Teens

200

This is where Copland was born

Brooklyn, NY

300

This is Copland's birthday

Nov, 14, 1900

400

This is the date Copland died

Dec. 2, 1990

500

This is where Copland was when he died

North Tarrytown, NY

NAMES/AGES

100

This is the name of the piece that painted a picture of the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and its people

Appalachian Spring

200

This was the name of Copland’s famed composer and teacher

Nadia Boulanger

300

The is the name of two books that Copland write scores for

The Red Pony, Of Mice and Men, Our Town, The Heiress

400

This is the age Copland was when he died.

90

500

This is the name of Copland's two ballets.

Billy the Kid and Rodeo

MISC.

100

This is the religion of Copland’s parents

Jewish

200

Aaron Copland’s parents had an influence on his music through the incorporation of this

Jewish Themes

300

This is where Copland traveled to bring his works and the works of other great American composers to people who wanted to hear the music of America

Around the World

400

This is the name of the award that Copland earned.

Pulitzer Prize

500

This is where Copland worked for many years.

Massachusetts School of Music