Canadian International Organ Competition Overview

Canadian International Organ Competition Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video introduces the Canadian International Organ Competition, highlighting its significance and the substantial prizes. An organist shares the intense pressure and personal challenges faced during the competition. A Chinese competitor expresses a strong desire to win, while the final round looms large in their mind. The video concludes with credits for 'Pipe Dreams', part of PBS's Independent Lens series.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Canadian International Organ Competition compared to?

A marathon for musicians

A concert series

An Olympic event for organ

A festival for organists

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total prize money for the competition?

Over $100,000

$200,000

$100,000

$50,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the competitors feel about the final round?

Indifferent and calm

Confident and assured

Haunted and pressured

Excited and relaxed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique position does one of the competitors hold?

First American competitor

First Chinese competitor

First female competitor

First European competitor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'Pipe Dreams' associated with?

A music album

A PBS documentary

A fictional novel

A radio show