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March Madness...No, Not Basketball! Quiz

Who doesn't love a peppy, sprightly march? They are certainly guaranteed to get the toes tapping and the blood flowing. Let's see how much you know about these alla breve beauties.

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

Author
lompocjoe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
358,255

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 1957 film classic, "The Bridge On The River Kwai", the most memorable theme is 'The Col. Bogey March.' Why is this? There is no Colonel Bogey character in the movie. Hint

It was a popular march in England, usually associated with golfing

Humphrey Bogart had died just a few months before the film was released and the film's music director named the march in honor of 'Bogey'

Lt. Col. Nicholson (played by Alec Guinness) used the melody as code to confuse the Japanese

There is no 'River Kwai'; the bridge was built over the Burmese river Bogeylong and director David Lean commissioned the march, naming it after the river

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sticking with Mr. Alford for a moment, in 1930 he wrote a march for "the Jollies." Who or what, pray tell, are "the Jollies?"

. Hint

A band of actors who specialized in Shakespeare's comedies

A nickname of Britain's Royal Marines

A circus troupe who performed for the Royal Family

A vulgar term for persons committed to mental institutions; marches were used to keep order and discipline

3. Meredith Willson was the composer of one of America's classic musicals, "The Music Man." The spirited march "76 Trombones" was one of the highlights of the score. Another song used the same tune, but at a waltz tempo. Do you know which song that was? Hint

Till There Was You

Goodnight, My Someone

Gary, Indiana

Wells Fargo Wagon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these marches does NOT exist? Hint

The Lucky Fluffy Ducky March

Old Panama March

The Belgian Paratroopers March

The Mad Major March

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Question 5 of 10

5. Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois) has a powerful football team. After every home game, the band plays the same song and it is a spectacular sight to behold. What march, written by a vice-president of the United States Steel Corporation, is the official theme of Northwestern's team? Hint

March of the Steelmen

Northwestern Victory March

Mighty Illini March

Mighty Wildcats March

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the world of march music, what is a 'Screamer'? Hint

A drum major who uses a whistle to communicate with band members

A jody call (military marching term) used by paratroopers.

A term for the steam calliope

Music played in a circus to excite the crowds

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Question 7 of 10

7. Speaking of the circus, what significance does Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever" have? Hint

Sousa wrote the song for his friend, P.T. Barnum who used it for his circus

Circus animals became enraged whenever the march was played

It is the official theme of circus clowns

It is played in emergencies when circus personnel want to notify employees that a problem needs immediate attention

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 'Incidental Music Intermezzo between Acts 4 and 5 of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (Opus 61) is better known today as what famous march? Hint

The Mickey Mouse Club March

The Wedding March

March of the Penguins as played in the 2005 film

March of the Dead Skyrim

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where did march music originate? Hint

China, during the Qin Dynasty

The Ottoman Empire

The Aztec Empire

The Holy Roman Empire, when Constantine commissioned a music piece to commemorate the exodus of Jews out of Egypt

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which world leader has contributed several works to the repertoire of marches? Hint

Russia's Vladimir Putin

Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II

Thailand's king , Bhumibol Adulyadej

North Korea's Kim Jong Un

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 1957 film classic, "The Bridge On The River Kwai", the most memorable theme is 'The Col. Bogey March.' Why is this? There is no Colonel Bogey character in the movie.

Answer: It was a popular march in England, usually associated with golfing

The Great Yarmouth Golf Club began using the term 'Bogey' around 1890 and a music hall song, 'Here Comes The Bogey Man' was popular at the beginning of the 20th century. Kenneth Alford (pseudonym of F.J. Ricketts) wrote the "Col. Bogey March" in 1914.

He stated that he was inspired by a golfer -- a colonel -- who whistled the first two notes (B flat and G) instead of yelling "Fore!" Today, a 'bogey' refers to a one over par score.

2. Sticking with Mr. Alford for a moment, in 1930 he wrote a march for "the Jollies." Who or what, pray tell, are "the Jollies?" .

Answer: A nickname of Britain's Royal Marines

In 1930, Lt. Alford accepted the position as leader of the Band of the Plymouth Division, Royal Marines, the principal band of the Royal Marines. Taking inspiration from Rudyard Kipling's 1896 poem, "Soldier an' Sailor Too" ["Sez 'e, "I'm a Jolly -- 'Er Majesty's Jolly -- soldier an' sailor too!"] Alford wrote a march called "H.M. Jollies" and the term became a nickname for the Royal Marines.

Answer: Goodnight, My Someone

Although Marian (the librarian) had sung "Goodnight, My Someone" previously in the story, it was not until she was getting ready to meet Harold Hill at the footbridge that the two songs were played together. Harold was singing "76 Trombones" while Marian sang "Goodnight, My Someone." As Harold realized he was falling in love, he switched to "Goodnight" while Marian began singing "76 Trombones."

4. Which of these marches does NOT exist?

Answer: The Lucky Fluffy Ducky March

"The Belgian Paratroopers March" was written in 1945 to honor the troops. Our old friend Kenneth Alford contributed the other. Sorry, there is no "Lucky Fluffy Ducky March"...yet.

Answer: March of the Steelmen

Since 1928, Charles Belsterling's "The March of the Steelmen" has been used to provide a stirring conclusion to Northwestern's football games. Mr. Belsterling originally wrote it for Joliet (Illinois) Township Central High School.

6. In the world of march music, what is a 'Screamer'?

Answer: Music played in a circus to excite the crowds

Circuses love march music, but when they want to really stir up the crowds, the regular march tempo increases. The most recognizable circus screamer is "Entrance of the Gladiators" (Opus 68) written by Julius Wilhelm Fucik in 1887. March king John Philip Sousa also wrote a few screamers, including "On Parade" but his first love was for the military march.

7. Speaking of the circus, what significance does Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever" have?

Answer: It is played in emergencies when circus personnel want to notify employees that a problem needs immediate attention

Known as the Disaster March in show business, it is played when immediate action needs to be taken. Its most memorable use was in July 1944 at the Hartford (CT) Circus Fire when close to 170 persons were killed. Charles Nelson Reilly, a noted comedian, was one of the survivors.

8. The 'Incidental Music Intermezzo between Acts 4 and 5 of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (Opus 61) is better known today as what famous march?

Answer: The Wedding March

Felix Mendelssohn had written an overture for Shakespeare's play in 1827 as well as other musical pieces. He was employed as a musician to the court of Prussia's King Friedrich Wilhelm IV and was asked by the king to incorporate some of his 'incidental music' to a new production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in 1843.

The Intermezzo attracted the attention of Queen Victoria and when her daughter, Victoria, was marrying Friedrich's son, Prince Frederick William, the Queen asked that the tune be played at the January 25, 1858 wedding ceremony.

9. Where did march music originate?

Answer: The Ottoman Empire

It was the Turks who first used music to keep their troops organized. The march tempo became a good way to measure steps of foot soldiers and the use of percussion instruments, especially drums, was supposed to strike fear in the hearts of the enemy. One hundred twenty beats per minute was adopted by Napoleon Bonaparte and became the standard march tempo, although there are several other tempos both quicker and slower.

10. Which world leader has contributed several works to the repertoire of marches?

Answer: Thailand's king , Bhumibol Adulyadej

Also known as Rama IX, the king has composed several marches. His most famous work, "Royal Guards March", is played by Thai military bands. Some other interesting facts about the king: He was born in Massachusetts, he is the longest serving head of state (since 1946), and he is considered to be the world's richest reigning royal according to Forbes.

Source: Author lompocjoe

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