Review of "Into the Storm"

What is the full title of the piece composed by Robert W. Smith?

• Into the Light

• Into the Storm

• Into the Night

• Into the Wind

Answer explanation

Just look at the title if you missed this question like what lol

Who is the composer of "Into the Storm"?

• John Williams

• Robert W. Smith

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Answer explanation

Robert Smith wrote 3 symphonies including a song that commemorated Amelia Earheart.

What is the primary instrument family featured in "Into the Storm"?

• Strings

• Percussion

• Brass

• Woodwinds

Answer explanation

Personally, I haven't played a woodwind, but it looks pretty epic.

Which of the following is a common theme in "Into the Storm"?

• Calm and Peace

• Chaos and Intensity

• Love and Romance

• Joy and Celebration

Answer explanation

I got to play the xylophone part of it for one night and I had never stopped playing it since. Oh, yeah- and the drums of the piece also accentuate the chaos of it.

Which of the following best describes the tempo of "Into the Storm"?

• Largo

• Allegro

• Adagio

• Andante

Answer explanation

The wind speed of the storm this song was based off of reached a high of 100mph.

Which of the following is a key element in "Into the Storm"?

• Simple melodies

• Complex rhythms

• Minimalist structure

• Monophonic texture

Answer explanation

The clarinets in the beginning has a slow but rhythmically syncopated part that, thank God, I didn't have to play.

What is the storm that inspired "Into the Storm"?

• 1995 Winter Storm of Eastern America

• 1993 Storm of the Century

• 2005 Hurricane Katrina

• 2020 North American Winter Storm

Answer explanation

The highest winds from this storm was at 100 mph, categorized as an F2 tornado. It also had so much snow that it caved in a roof of a factory. that's cwazy.

What type of band was "Into the Storm" popularized by?

• Wind Ensemble

• Symphonic Band

• Marching Band

• Brass Ensemble

Answer explanation

This piece has been reworked for many different types of ensembles, like for a symphonic ensembe, the violin will solo the flute part instead.

Did Robert Smith die?

• yeah :(

• no (denial)

Answer explanation

He died from complications from a heart surgery in 2022, like that's so recent.

What is Robert Smith's primary instrument? (from vibes)

• Xylophone

• Trumpet

• Flute

• Clarinet