CARNEGIE HALL QUIZ

CARNEGIE HALL QUIZ

Field Trip to Carnegie HallSeward Park Library

Level 5/6 class

What’s the name of this concert hall?

CARNEGIE HALL

In what year was it opened to the public?

1891(May 5)

Whom is the Hall named after?

ANDREW CARNEGIE

What country was he from?

SCOTLAND(Part of the United Kingdom)

What is the name of the area where people can

buy tickets?

The BOX OFFICE

How much did the Hall cost to construct?

A total of $2 million($1.25 million for construction plus an additional

$750,000 over Andrew Carnegie’s lifetime.)

Where do people wait before entering the

Hall?

The LOBBY(Also known as the FOYER)

The main area or space for performances has a

specific name. It is called…. ?

The STERN Auditorium(named for Sir Isaac Stern, an American violinist.)

How many seats are there?

2,804

How many levels of seating are there?

FIVEParquet, First Tier, Second Tier,

Dress Circle, and Balcony

What is the name of the area where orchestras

are positioned for concerts?

The STAGE

The Hall has great sound qualities. This is

known as….. (9 letters)

A C O U S T I C S

What is the cheapest price you can pay for a seat at Carnegie Hall?

$10

And the most expensive?

$140For a seat in the PRIME PARQUET

What time do concerts usually start?

8pm(There are some afternoon concerts that start at 2pm.

The are called MATINEES)

What is the name of the American violinist who saved

the Hall from demolition?

Isaac Stern

What is the name of the room where we display

interesting historic items?

The ROSE Museum

What’s the name of the place where people can

purchase gifts?

THE GIFT SHOP

Name an orchestra or group that has

performed here.

The BeatlesThe New York Philharmonic

The Seattle SymphonyThe Shanghai SymphonyThe Vienna Philharmonic

Name ONE signer who has performed here.

Ray CharlesFrank SinatraLiza MinnelliLena Horne

Thank you for visiting

CARNEGIE HALLThe most famous concert hall in

the world!

Carnegie Hall The Music Hall Founded by Andrew Carnegie

What is the name of this concert hall?