Classical/Band
Pop Music Hits
Rock Milestones
Musicals
HISTORY AND MUSIC
100

THIS COMPOSER WROTE 9 SYMPHONIES, MOONLIGHT SONATA, AND A LOT OF PIANO MUSIC

WHO IS BEETHOVEN?

100

This group was created thanks to British version of the X Factor 

Who is One Direction?

100

This punk/grunge band from Washington gets their band name from the Sanskrit concept of  "quenching" of the activity of the grasping mind and its related unease

Who is Nirvana?

100

This long running musical sees the story of a young ballerina-turned singer stalked by a creep underneath the basement. 

What is Phantom of the Opera?

100
The death of this Soviet Dictator finally led to composers being able freely express their music
Who is Joseph Stalin?
200

It is said that THE PREMIERE OF THIS PIECE CAUSED SUCH RUCKUS THAT IT IS SAID THAT PEOPLE WERE FIGHTING IN THE AUDIENCE. 

WHAT IS RITE OF SPRING?

200

He was known as the King of Pop until his death in 2009. 

Who is Michael Jackson?

200

The British Invasion in the 1960's led to the popularity of this band named after a pun.

Who are the Beatles?
200

A retelling of a famous shakespeare play sees the Jets vs the Sharks in a battle for new york

What is West Side Story?

200

The untimely death of this frontman led to the drummer of said band to form his own band.

Who is Kurt Cobain?

300
THIS CONCEPT ALLOWS ALL SAXOPHONES TO KEEP THE SAME FINGERINGS, THE SAME REASON FLUTES AND CLARINETS CAN'T PLAY THE SAME MUSIC

WHAT IS TRANSPOSITION

300

He was a music star before trading his vocals for a TV stay in the beverly hills mansion.

Who is Will Smith?

300

This festival in the 1960's was the culmination of peace, love, and the coming of music as a form of protest. 

The 1999 version...not so much

What is Woodstock?

300

A woman cheats on her husband. 

Her illegitimate child goes on to be on the most wanted list. Something like that..idk 

What is Wicked?

300

The 1920's was known as the "Roaring 20's" 

The 1930's brought swing music while this GREAT event was making everyone else sad.

What is the Great Depression?
400

HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAGIC FLUTE, MANY OPERAS AND HAD INSANE DADDY ISSUES. PEOPLE THINK LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC MAKES YOU SMARTER

WHO IS MOZART?

400
This Diva grossed over 2 billion dollars in this decade defining tour 
Who is Taylor Swift
400
"When I was a young boy.." is the beginning line of this band's most popular song. (looking for band name)

Who is My Chemical Romance?

400

Do you hear the people sing in the story set in Pre-Revolution France where life and misery are always friends 

What is Les Mis

400

This French Leader in late 1700's was a hero to Beethoven to the point where he dedicated one of his symphonies to his conquest

Who is Napoleon?

500

HE CREATED 4 CONCERTOS THAT DESCRIBED THE SEASONS IN MUSIC

WHO IS VIVALDI

500

This song is officially the most covered song of all time. "Seems like it was only"...(that's a hint)

What is Yesterday?

500
My TA and other students are smitten with this Sacramento Band formed in 1988. Famous songs include "Passenger", "Change" 

Who is Deftones. 

500

Man gets bullied by a plant in this musical. 

What is Little Shop of Horrors?

500

Following the attack on this infamous date,

Now IHeartRadio sent out a list of songs that their radio stations were encouraged to skip/not play known as the Clear Channel Memorandum.

What is 9/11