The Music Man and Meredith Wilson

What is the primary reason the speaker wishes Meredith could be present?

• Meredith was a renowned musician.

• Meredith was a famous actor.

• Meredith was the creator of The Music Man.

• Meredith was a close friend.

What is the main focus of the Music Man Foundation?

• Funding new musicals.

• Promoting music education.

• Supporting local theaters.

• Preserving historical music records.

What was the speaker's undergraduate degree in?

• Music Education

• Theater Arts

• Broadcasting

• Literature

How did the speaker first get involved with The Music Man?

• By acting in a local production.

• By attending a Broadway show.

• By conducting the pit orchestra for a community theater production.

• By writing a book about it.

Who helped the speaker connect with Rosemary Wilson?

• A friend at ASCAP

• A music publisher

• A Broadway producer

• A local theater director

What unique experience did the speaker have at Meredith Wilson's home?

• Attending a private concert.

• Meeting famous actors.

• Conducting a live orchestra.

• Playing the piano on which The Music Man was composed.

What special event did Walt Disney organize for Meredith Wilson?

• A parade featuring 76 trombones.

• A tour of Disney Studios.

• A private concert at Disneyland.

• A dinner with famous musicians.

What was the speaker's main motivation for writing his book on The Music Man?

• To document the history of Broadway.

• To share untold stories from Rosemary Wilson.

• To promote his own music career.

• To explore the life of Walt Disney.

What recent event coincided with the writing of the speaker's book?

• A Broadway revival of The Music Man.

• A documentary about Meredith Wilson.

• A music festival dedicated to The Music Man.

• A new film adaptation of The Music Man.

What unique perspective does the speaker believe he brings to his book?

• A focus on the technical aspects of music.

• Insights from personal interactions with Meredith Wilson's family.

• A detailed history of Broadway musicals.

• An analysis of music education trends.