Famous Composers
This German composer’s famous works includes Fur Elise and Ode to Joy. Later in life he suffered from deafness.
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
This genre originated in New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. An early type of this genre is referred to as big band, which consists of ten or more musicians with four sections: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.
What is Jazz?
Some of the lyrics of this song are: “I can show you the world... shining, shimmering, splendid"
What is "A Whole New World" from Aladdin?
This animated Disney musical from 2016 follows the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village on her journey to save her island.
Who is Moana?
This quorum member had a leading role in a musical.
Who is Joe?
This American Composer’s work includes Appalachian Spring and Fanfare for the Common Man. In addition to his ballets and orchestral works, he produced music in many other genres, including chamber music, vocal works, opera and film scores.
Who is Aaron Copland?
This genre of popular music evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In its early days, either the piano or saxophone was typically the lead instrument, which transitions later to be the guitar. Famous performers over the years have included Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and U2.
What is rock and roll?
Some of the lyrics of this song are: “It means no worries, for the rest of your days! It's our problem free, philosophy!"
What is "Hakuna Matata" from the Lion King?
This successful 1989 Disney animated musical was based on an 1837 Danish fairytale and is credited with ushering in a new golden era of Disney animation with hand-drawn characters and catchy musical sequences, referred to as the Disney Renaissance.
What is “The Little Mermaid”
This quorum member likes to create beats on his computer using Chrome Experiments Music Lab.
Who is Lincoln?
This composer began composing work by the age of 5, and wrote over 600 works before his early death at the age of 35.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
Nashville is considered the capital of this genre, which takes its roots from blues and old-time music, and various types of American folk music including Appalachian, Cajun, and the cowboy Western music styles of New Mexico, Red Dirt, Tejano, and Texas country. Artists include Johnny Cash, Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Shania Twain, and Taylor Swift.
What is country music?
This character sings the lines: “There goes the baker with his tray like always! The same old bread and rolls to sell!"
Who is "Belle" from Beauty and the Beast?
This band was formed in 1961 and sang popular songs such as “Surfin USA”, “Surfin Safari”, “Surfer Girl”, and “Kokomo”.
Who are the Beach Boys?
This quorum member’s favorite food is ranch dressing.
Who is Cameron?
This American composer, pianist, and painter’s compositions spanned both popular and classical genres. Among his best-known works are Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, and the opera Porgy and Bess, which gave birth to the hit "Summertime".
Who is George Gershwin?
Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach are all composers of this genre of music.
What is classical music?
Some of the lyrics of this song include: "I've been staring at the edge of the water, long as I can remember, never really knowing why"
What is "How far I'll Go" from Moana"?
During Katy Perry’s 2015 Superbowl halftime performance, this backup dancer became a viral sensation because of its distinct dance moves, which were both offbeat and out of sync.
Who is Left Shark?
In addition to playing the piano, this quorum member once attended a fiddle camp, at which his baby brother pulled the fire alarm requiring the entire camp to be evacuated.
Who is Alden?
This German composer from the Baroque period was orphaned at the age of 10. His works include the Brandenburg Concertos, Goldberg Variations, and Mass in B minor. He has been generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time.
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?
This music genre is named for a Record company that originated in Detroit in the 1960s. Artists from this genre include The Jackson 5, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder.
What is “Motown”?
The dwarves sing this song when they go off to work.
What is "Heigh Ho" from Snow White?
This song is the most watched music video of all time, with 7.65 billion views on YouTube.
What is Baby Shark?
This quorum member plays the trombone in band, likes jumping on the trampoline, and has done as many as 11 backflips in a row.
Who is Ethan?