Music Ceremony Celebrations

National Anthems... (check all that apply)

• reflect themes of sovereignty, conquest and freedom

• are played at athletic events

• are always original compositions

• are often compose during wartime

National Anthems... (check all that apply)

• are all easy to sing so all people can sing and enjoy them

• have composers that are known and unknown

• give a sense of national pride

• protocols usually include standing, removing headwear, and placing your hand over your heart.

The United States' National Anthem was composed by an American composer

• TRUE

• FALSE

The melody of the song played for the King/Queen of England is also the melody of song with lyrics about the USA.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

True! It's called "America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)"

Who composed the Crown Imperial March used in coronations in England?

• William Walton

• John Phillip Sousa

• Richard Wagner

• Felix Mendelssohn

Match the following

• Hail to the Chief

• The song played for the President of the United States

• God Save the King

• The song play at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day

• Auld Lang Syne

• The song played for the King of England

• Pomp and Circumstance

• The song played at graduations

John Philip Sousa... (check all that apply)

• at age 25 was the conductorof the US Marine Corps Band

• played trumpet, trombone and violin

• created a tuba called the sousaphone

• toured with his band all over North America and Europe

• earned the nickname "The March King"

Carnaval is

• celebrated around the world but especially in Latin America. Brightly colored costumes, dancing and music are seen and heard

• large, ornate drums, large drum sticks. Part drumming, choreography, and martial arts.

• instruments are used on a football field. Sousaphones are typically found here.

Taiko Drumming

• celebrated around the world but especially in Latin America. Brightly colored costumes, dancing and music are seen and heard

• large, ornate drums, large drum sticks. Part drumming, choreography, and martial arts.

• instruments are used on a football field. Sousaphones are typically found here.

Marching Band

• celebrated around the world but especially in Latin America. Brightly colored costumes, dancing and music are seen and heard

• large, ornate drums, large drum sticks. Part drumming, choreography, and martial arts.

• instruments are used on a football field. Sousaphones are typically found here.