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1. Based on texts by Thomas Jefferson, which American composer wrote "Testament of Freedom?"
2. A 1947 opera about Susan B. Anthony, "The Mother of Us All?", was written by whom?
3. One of his lesser known ballets, who wrote "Billy the Kid?"
4. This composer's first symphony won him "The Prix de Rome" and his fourth won him a Pulitzer prize. His "Symphony No. 2, Romantic?", however did not win him a single award. Who composed this gorgeous piece?
5. Before coming up with "Fanfare for the Common Man?", as a title for this well known piece, "Fanfare for the Paratroops" was one of the many titles this composer threw around first. Who is he?
6. Who wrote the extremely unconventional and baffling piece "4'33""?
7. Which composer, also well known in insurance circles, wrote "Three Places in New England?"
8. Featured in Oliver Stone's "Platoon", "Adagio for Strings" was written by which composer?
9. The opera "Candide" was written by this composer who was also very famous in his time as a conductor. Who is he?
10. The opera, "Nixon in China?" was written by which composer who made his mark in the later half of the 20th century?
11. The "Song of Democracy", a stirring piece using text by a famous American poet, was written by whom?
12. "Call of the Champions", the theme to the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, was written by whom?
13. The four-hour opera "Einstein on the Beach" that features a chorus that sings only numbers and solfege (do, re, mi etc.) was written by whom?
14. "Symphonic Metamorphosis on a Theme of Carl Maria von Weber" was written by this German-born composer who immigrated to the United States. Who is he?
15. This early 20th century American composer became famous for his stirring marches like "Stars and Stripes Forever", "Washington Post", and "Liberty Bell March". Who is he?
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