Sousa
Known as the "March King," this composer wrote "Stars and Stripes Forever."
Who is John Philip Sousa?
This composer created the iconic score for "Star Wars."
Who is John Williams?
The typical concert band woodwind section includes this high-pitched, silver instrument.
What is the flute?
This composer is known for writing band works like "First Suite in E-flat for Military Band."
Who is Gustav Holst?
This woodwind instrument is similar to the clarinet but has a double reed.
What is the oboe?
Sousa served as the leader of this prestigious band in the late 1800s.
What is the United States Marine Band?
Known for intense movie soundtracks like "Inception," this composer uses many synthesizers and drums.
Who is Hans Zimmer?
This percussion instrument often keeps the beat and is played with sticks.
What is the snare drum?
This composer’s "English Folk Song Suite" is popular in band literature.
Who is Ralph Vaughan Williams?
The highest-pitched brass instrument.
What is the trumpet?
This Sousa march was written for an essay competition by a famous newspaper.
What is "The Washington Post March"?
This movie features the soundtrack song “Circle of Life.”
What is "The Lion King"?
This term describes when a band gradually plays louder.
What is a crescendo?
Known for “Commando March,” this composer was also a conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Who is Samuel Barber?
This percussion instrument looks like a xylophone but has metal bars.
What is the glockenspiel?
Sousa wrote this march, which is also the official national march of the United States.
What is "The Stars and Stripes Forever"?
This composer wrote the soundtrack for “Jurassic Park.”
Who is John Williams?
This brass instrument, shaped like a large U, is the lowest brass voice in the concert band.
What is the tuba?
This American composer is famous for “Lincolnshire Posy.”
Who is Percy Grainger?
This instrument has a slide instead of valves.
What is the trombone?
This 1896 march by Sousa is often associated with circuses.
What is "The Liberty Bell"?
This 1985 movie soundtrack by Alan Silvestri includes a famous clocktower scene.
What is "Back to the Future"?
This term is used when all band members play in unison or together.
What is tutti?
Known for “Armenian Dances,” this 20th-century composer wrote many pieces for wind band.
Who is Alfred Reed?
This instrument is also called the “sousaphone” when used in marching bands.
What is the tuba?