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Quiz about 10 MORE Favorite Concert Band Works
Quiz about 10 MORE Favorite Concert Band Works

10 MORE Favorite Concert Band Works Quiz

Just like my previous quiz, there is no certain order or ranking; just 10 more band works that get a lot of play. Hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by marchlover. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
marchlover
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
323,975
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
227
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Question 1 of 10
1. Ron Nelson wrote his first major work for band in 1969 while on vacation in Rhode Island. What did he title this piece? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Jerry Bilik (born 1933) wrote this descriptive piece commemorating the centennial of major era in American History. Can you guess which composition? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "Celebration Overture" was written in 1955 on a commission by Edwin Frank Goldman on behalf of the American Bandmasters Association and was written by Giussepe Guttovegio. Don't recognise that name? That's okay, maybe you can recognize his pen name. Do any of these sound familiar as the composer of this piece? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. This piece by Robert Russell Bennett is considered a "cornerstone" composition for band. It was written in 1950 and consists of 5 movements--all orginal, but with a distinctive flavoring a "Saturday night barn dance". Which one is it? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Orignally written for orchestra and transcribed for band in 1944 by Philip Lang, this extensive use of an old American Civil War tune("When Johnny Comes Marching Home") was titled "American Salute" and has become a program favorite. What American composer wrote this? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. William Schuman saw this New York landmark everyday, even when it was being constructed. In 1951, he turned his impressions into this opus. What was the name of it? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Each summer, several communities in California celebrate the "Old Spanish Days" of the state. One particular festival, held in San Diego, was commemorated by Roger Nixon in 1966. What festival became the title of his work? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. "Chorale and Alleluia" was composed in January, 1954 after being commissioned on behalf of the American Bandmasters Association and premeired the same year at the ABA convention at West Point. The composer of this work was closely associated with the Eastman School of Music. Who was this composer? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. A certain in event in 1968 inspired Czechslovakian born Karel Husa to write what groundbreaking work for wind ensemble? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. And finally, a more fun work to end this quiz...
A compilation by Harold L. Walters of famous melodies from the classical and folk world was published in 1970. What is the title?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ron Nelson wrote his first major work for band in 1969 while on vacation in Rhode Island. What did he title this piece?

Answer: Rocky Point Holiday

 Rocky Point, Rhode Island was his favorite seaside resort (now closed). "Rocky Point Holiday" was written on a commission by Frank Bensicrutto and the University of Minnesota Concert Band for the group's upcoming concert tour of Russia. Nelson was born in 1929 and wrote the other pieces here as well, but of course, only Rocky Point is in Rhode Island.
2. Jerry Bilik (born 1933) wrote this descriptive piece commemorating the centennial of major era in American History. Can you guess which composition?

Answer: American Civil War Fantasy

 Published in 1961, "American Civil War Fantasy" includes tunes from that era and builds to a climatic "battle scene" and ending with a rhapsodic "Battle Hymn of the Republic". Bilik was a graduate of University of Michigan and also the composer of the march "Block M" which is still popular today. Bilik also was a music arranger for the "Disney On Ice" shows. (The other choices were made up titles)
3. "Celebration Overture" was written in 1955 on a commission by Edwin Frank Goldman on behalf of the American Bandmasters Association and was written by Giussepe Guttovegio. Don't recognise that name? That's okay, maybe you can recognize his pen name. Do any of these sound familiar as the composer of this piece?

Answer: Paul Creston

 Paul Creston, the name we know him by, was born in New York in 1906 and passed away in 1985. Although we wrote primarily orchestral works he did write a few pieces for band. "Prelude and Dance" and "Zanoni" are two others of his better known band works. When composing, he would try to stay awake by smoking ground-up coffee beans in a pipe (a technique not recommended!)
4. This piece by Robert Russell Bennett is considered a "cornerstone" composition for band. It was written in 1950 and consists of 5 movements--all orginal, but with a distinctive flavoring a "Saturday night barn dance". Which one is it?

Answer: Suite of Old American Dances

 Bennett (1894-1981) was also known for his Broadway show orchestrations as well as his many orechestral and band pieces. He described his "Suite of Old American Dances" as ..."native American dance forms...treated in a 'riot' of instrumentation colors" (according to the book "Band Music Notes" by Smith and Stoutamire.

The movements are titled Cake Walk, Schottische, Western One-Step, Wallflower Waltz, and Rag. The movements can be programmed in any order.
5. Orignally written for orchestra and transcribed for band in 1944 by Philip Lang, this extensive use of an old American Civil War tune("When Johnny Comes Marching Home") was titled "American Salute" and has become a program favorite. What American composer wrote this?

Answer: Morton Gould

 Morton Gould (1913-1996) was not only an American composer for orchestra and band, but a conductor, pianist and recording artist as well. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for musical compostion in 1995. Gould's other band works include "Santa Fe Saga", "Jericho", and "Symphony for Band (West Point)", the latter being composed in 1952 for the sesqui-centennial of the United States Military Academy.
6. William Schuman saw this New York landmark everyday, even when it was being constructed. In 1951, he turned his impressions into this opus. What was the name of it?

Answer: George Washington Bridge

 Schuman (1910-1992) felt this bridge had an almost human personality. "George Washington Bridge" is subtitled "An Impression for Band".
7. Each summer, several communities in California celebrate the "Old Spanish Days" of the state. One particular festival, held in San Diego, was commemorated by Roger Nixon in 1966. What festival became the title of his work?

Answer: Fiesta Del Pacifico

 Roger Nixon (1921-2009) was a native of California and wrote for choirs and orchestra as well as bands. He won the 1973 American Bandmasters Association Ostwald Award for his composition "Festival Fanfare March", and in 1997 he was honored by the Texas Bandmasters Association as a Heritage American Composer. All of the title choices were indeed compositions by Roger Nixon.
8. "Chorale and Alleluia" was composed in January, 1954 after being commissioned on behalf of the American Bandmasters Association and premeired the same year at the ABA convention at West Point. The composer of this work was closely associated with the Eastman School of Music. Who was this composer?

Answer: Howard Hanson

 Howard Hanson (1896-1981) was the Director of the Eastman School of Music for 40 years and was a champion of American Music. He was a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize and many other awards and honors. "Chorale and Alleluia" was his first work for band and it is still frequently programmed. Other band works include "Dies Natalis" and "Laude".
9. A certain in event in 1968 inspired Czechslovakian born Karel Husa to write what groundbreaking work for wind ensemble?

Answer: Music For Prague 1968

 Karel Husa was born in Prague in 1921 and came to the United States in 1954, becoming an American citizen in 1959. Reports of the Soviet bloc invasion of Prague during the Prague Spring reform movement of 1968 inspired this piece. He incorporated many Czech folk songs and symbols in this composition and later transcribed it for full orchestra. Husa served as a professor at Cornell University until 1992 and also served as a lecture at Ithaca College. Husa also wrote "Apotheosis of This Earth" in 1971 and "Concerto For Alto Saxophone and Concert Band" between 1968 to 1972.
10. And finally, a more fun work to end this quiz... A compilation by Harold L. Walters of famous melodies from the classical and folk world was published in 1970. What is the title?

Answer: Instant Concert

 Harold Walters was born in 1918. He was associated with Rubank Publishing and has over 600 compositions and arrangements to his credit. When performing "Instant Concert", it is customery to invite the audience to count how many melodies they recognize. There are 22 of them with in a span of about three minutes or so.
Source: Author marchlover

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