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Aaron Copland
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Copland: Rodeo

About Aaron Copland

Aaron Copland was a 20th century American composer from Brooklyn, New York. Copland is known for writing very American music, but he actually studied in France. His teacher, Nadia Boulanger, helped Copland find his way to an American sound in classical music.

1. Where was Aaron Copland born?
	Chicago
	New York
	London
	Paris
	Denver

2.Aaron Copland wrote music for movies.
	True
	False

3. Who was the first composer to be given a Kennedy Center Award?
	Leonard Bernstein
	George Gershwin
	Aaron Copland
	Charles Ives
	John Philip Sousa