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?
