Michael Sweeney - Multiple Choice

Can you answer these questions about music composer Michael Sweeney?
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1. What university did he graduate from?
Indiana University Bloomington
University of Michigan
Ohio State University
Northwestern University
2. In which year did he join Hal Leonard?
1977
1982
1980
1994
3. What is his executive title at Hal Leonard?
Senior Marketing Manager
Lead Graphic Designer
Chief Executive Officer
Director of Band Publications
4. Which famous method book series is he associated with as an editor and producer?
Essential Elements
Tradition of Excellence
Standard of Excellence
Accent on Achievement
5. Which 1994 original composition is famous for introducing avant-garde textures and vocalizations to young bands?
Ancient Voices
Imperium
Black Forest Overture
Celtic Air & Dance
6. How many years did he spend teaching public school band programs?
12
5
2
10
7. In which two states did he teach public school concert, marching, and jazz bands?
Texas and Forida
Ohio and Indiana
Illinois and Wisconsin
New York and Pennsylvania
8. Which musical style does he introduce to developing players in "Celtic Air & Dance"?
Celtic modal sounds and rhythms
Afro-Cuban grooves
Traditional Japanese scales
Early American blues
9. What famously American song did he arrange?
America the Beautiful
You're a Grand Old Flag
Stars and Stripes Forever
Star Spangled Banner
10. Which organization has routinely recognized his writing achievements with yearly awards?
NARAS
ASCAP
BMI
NAfME
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