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Big Bands "M" Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions about the big bands.They all have something to do with bands starting with the letter "M". Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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steiny1

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5 mins

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Quiz #
146,635

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the theme song of the Glenn Miller Band? Hint

"String of Pearls"

"American Patrol"

"Moonlight Serenade"

"In The Mood"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was Glenn Miller born? Hint

Idaho

Colorado

Iowa

Nebraska

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Question 3 of 10

3. Johnny Messher led a band during the big band era. Which of the following instruments did he not play? Hint

Violin

Saxophone

Clarinet

Trumpet

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of Glenn Miller's younger brother? Hint

Greg

Herb

Eddie

Sammy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did Vaughn Monroe start his career? Hint

New York City

Boston

Chicago

St. Louis

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Question 6 of 10

6. At age six, Mitch Miller learned to play the piano. What other instrument did he master? Hint

Oboe

Flute

Violin

Harp

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is not a big band name? Hint

Wingy Manone Orchestra

Muzzy Marcellini Orchestra

Marty Marsala Orchestra

Herb Masters and His Royal Marshalls

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the fifties, who was the main vocalist with the Freddie Martin Orchestra? Hint

Merv Griffin

Elmer Feldcamph

Buddy Clark

Stuart Wade

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Question 9 of 10

9. What famous singer sang with the Chico Marx Orchestra? Hint

Mel Torme

Rudy Valle

Vaughn Monroe

Frank Sinatra

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Question 10 of 10

10. Richard Maltby's Orchestra recorded for RCA "X" and VIC Budget labels, later switching over to Columbia Records. Before he formed his band, which of these did he not arrange for? Hint

Benny Goodman

Lawrence Welk

Paul Whiteman

Guy Lombardo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the theme song of the Glenn Miller Band?

Answer: "Moonlight Serenade"

The Miller sound was a clarinet lead, with saxophones playing one octave higher.

2. Where was Glenn Miller born?

Answer: Iowa

He was born on March 1,1904 in Clarinda,Iowa. He studied music with Boyd Senter and at the University of Colorado.

3. Johnny Messher led a band during the big band era. Which of the following instruments did he not play?

Answer: Trumpet

Johnny was a Juilliard School of Music graduate. His theme song was "Can't We Be Friends". At one time his band played a New Years engagement at New York City's Hotel McAlpin.

4. What was the name of Glenn Miller's younger brother?

Answer: Herb

His younger brother led the Herb Miller Orchestra. He played the trumpet and his engagements were mostly hotels and ballrooms.

5. Where did Vaughn Monroe start his career?

Answer: Boston

He started as a trumpet player and then progressed to a singing bandleader. Because of his distinctive voice he was often referred to as "The voice with hairs on his chest", "Old leather tonsils", and "voice with muscles".

6. At age six, Mitch Miller learned to play the piano. What other instrument did he master?

Answer: Oboe

In 1912 he played oboe with symphony orchestras in the Rochester, New York area. In 1932 he joined CBS radio and was a soloist with the CBS Symphony for 11 years.

7. Which is not a big band name?

Answer: Herb Masters and His Royal Marshalls

It was Herb Marsh and His Royal Marshalls. Joe "Wingy" Manone's Orchestra's theme song was "Isle Of Capri". Marty Marsala, along with being a band leader, also played drums and trumpet. Muzzy Marcellini played the violin and guitar along with doing vocals.

8. In the fifties, who was the main vocalist with the Freddie Martin Orchestra?

Answer: Merv Griffin

Clark and Wade sang with the band in the thirties, but Feldcamph was his number one vocalist. Merv started in the fifties.

9. What famous singer sang with the Chico Marx Orchestra?

Answer: Mel Torme

Chico had a short-lived orchestra but he was a superb musician playing the piano. Nicknamed the "Velvet Fog", Mel got his start with Chico.

10. Richard Maltby's Orchestra recorded for RCA "X" and VIC Budget labels, later switching over to Columbia Records. Before he formed his band, which of these did he not arrange for?

Answer: Guy Lombardo

His early start was arranging for Goodman and Whiteman before he formed his band. He later gave up his band and started arranging for Lawrence Welk.

Source: Author steiny1

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