Part 1: Search the web for clues to Aaron Copeland's identity!

1.  Aaron Copeland's parents emigrated to the United States from what country? (Do all sources agree?)

2.  Where and when was Aaron Copeland born?



3.  What did he try to learn by correspondence that he eventually went to Europe to learn?



4.  What things did Copeland borrow and incorporate into his music?



5.  Name four different types of music (genres) that he composed?

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6.  Name three ballets Copeland composed?

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7.  In 1936 Copeland changed his orientation towards a more simple style becaus he thought this made his music more appealing to WHAT music-loving audience?