American Composers

3. What piece made Gershwin a star? “__________ in Blue”
4. Rodeo and Appalachian Spring are both ____________.
6. Where did Gershwin work at age 15 as a “song plugger” (3 words)?
7. At what school did John Williams study music?
11. Where did Leonard Bernstein first go to college? _____________ University.
12. What Copland piece was written for orchestra and narrator?
13. What major orchestra did Leonard Bernstein conduct?
16. John Williams was a member of which branch of the armed service?
18. Who wrote the film scores for movies like Superman and Jurassic Park?
20. What film score was selected as the greatest of all time by the American Film Institute?

1. From which French professor did Copland study music? (last name)
2. Leonard Bernstein is remembered for composing what musical?
5. Who is the only person who was nominated for more Academy Awards than John Williams?
8. Of these 4 composers, which one was not born in New York?
9. What is the first name of George Gershwin’s brother who often worked as his lyricist?
10. Who wrote the film scores for movies like Our Town and The Heiress?
14. Gershwin’s first name at birth
15. What killed Gershwin?
17. What instrument did all four of these composers play?
19. Gershwin’s father immigrating to the USA from what country?