The Stars and Stripes Forever Quiz

What is the name of the composer of The Stars and Stripes Forever?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• John Philip Sousa

How old is The Stars and Stripes Forever this year?

• 100 years old

• 75 years old

• 125 years old

• 150 years old

What dance rhythm did John Philip Sousa infuse into the opening of the march?

• Ballet rhythm

• Tango rhythm

• Waltz rhythm

• Salsa rhythm

What is the important aspect of articulation in playing Sousa marches?

• Long and flat articulation

• Bouncy and buoyant articulation

• Slow and legato articulation

• Staccatissimo and unmusical articulation

What change in rhythm does Sousa introduce in the second strain of The Stars and Stripes Forever?

• Three four three four to four three four three

• Two one two one to one two one two

• One two one two to two one two one

• Five six five six to six five six five

What is the purpose of the break strain in The Stars and Stripes Forever?

• To introduce a new melody

• To set up the final part of the march

• To slow down the tempo

• To speed up the tempo

What does the trio melody in The Stars and Stripes Forever represent?

• The east, west, and south of the country

• The north, east, and west of the country

• The east, south, and west of the country

• The north, south, and west of the country

What is the role of the trombones in the last strain of The Stars and Stripes Forever?

• Providing percussion accents

• Representing the wild west

• Adding a new harmony

• Playing the main melody

What is the effect of adding additional accents in the percussion in the last strain of The Stars and Stripes Forever?

• To emphasize the melody

• To slow down the tempo

• To reduce the volume

• To create a softer sound

What is the special treat at the end of the digital rehearsal hall episode?

• A behind-the-scenes tour of the rehearsal hall

• A full uninterrupted performance of The Stars and Stripes Forever

• A surprise musical piece

• A special guest performance