Composers
This famous composer's music is heard often during Christmas Time. He wrote music for ballet's such as The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beuaty, and Romeo and Juliet.
P.I. Tchaikovsky
If you see me, you MUST be silent for 1 beat
quarter rest
Who is Miss Rachelle's favorite composer
J.S. bach
True or False: I had 19 children in my lifetime
True
This composer created the first American Music Genre called Ragtime. Some of his famous compositions include the Entertainer, Maple Leaf Rag, and Treemonisha
Scott Joplin
When I stand alone, am only half a beat long. You will usually see me in pairs. What am I?
an eighth note
How many instruments does Miss Rachelle play
6
What was Bach's main instrument that he played?
Organ
This composer was a musical prodigy. He toured Europe with his father, Leopold and his sister Franny, playing piano for famous kings and Dukes. Although his life was short, he composed over 700 pieces. You might recognize his famous tune, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Wolfgang A. Mozart
This scale contains no sharps or flats
The C Major Scale
What college did Miss Rachelle attend
James Madison University, Go Dukeeeessss
What was Mr. Bach's profession
He was a church organist and composer. His music did not become popular until well after he died.
I was a female, African American composer, performer and music teacher. I am the first African American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer.
Florence Price
I am a symbol used to indicate that the volume in music will be LOUD
Forte
Does Miss Rachelle own any pets?
Yes, she has one cat! And a dog at home with her mom
I have this composer to thank for making me famous. He collected all my music and in turn, my music became standard repertoire for many musicians
Mendelssohn
I was nicknamed the Duke for being such a sharp dresser. My band and I performed in clubs all over the country, but our most famous performances were at the Cotton Club in New York City.
Duke Ellington
What symbol is used to show show that you must play soft
piano
What is Miss Rachelle's favorite color
purple
Name a Bach piece
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