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Created by the New York Philharmonic's Librarians, this quiz is a challenging test for even the most seasoned orchestra librarian.

Test Your Orchestra Librarian Skills

When reading music, the double bass sounds one octave lower than the written.

D) Double Bass

Which of the following is a transposing instrument?

D. Treble and Bass

Bass Clarinet reads from the following clef(s):

Often seen in Mahler, this instruction means bells up.

A) Schalltrichter auf

Which of the following is NOT an expressive indication?

Ryom Verzeichnis is the catalog of Antonio Vivaldi created by German musicologist Peter Ryom.

D) Antonio Vivaldi

The abbreviation R.V. on a program page refers to the catalog of which composer?

C) Holst's The Planets

Which of the following pieces includes a part for bass oboe?

Carmina burana, published by Schott Music, is represented by European American Music Distributors Company in the US.

A) European American Music Distributors Company

In the United States, from whom do you rent Orff's Carmina burana?

Robert D. Levin, an American musicologist, has edited and completed several of Mozart’s compositions including Mozart's Requiem and Mass in C minor.

C) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Robert D. Levin is generally associated with which composer?

D) The one the conductor likes!

Which of the following editions is preferred?

(Extra credit if you can name WHERE the piece is being performed!)

C) Strauss's Ein Heldenleben (Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, August 5, 1979)

What piece is being performed in this photograph?

D) 14

How many differences can you find between these two images?

E for effort! The Philharmonic's Librarians learn how to be masters of many things. Associate Principal Librarian Sara Griffin says it best: "We're kind of like the circus performers who have all the sticks with the spinning plates. We have many, many jobs going simultaneously." Keep at it!

Keep studying!

Like your mother always said, "You're very talented." You clearly have a passion for music, and if we had to guess, you have a soft spot for office supplies too. Good job!

You've got talent!

Congratulations! Are you sure you're not already an orchestra librarian? You aced this quiz. Now get back to work — there are more bowings to transfer!

You've missed your calling!

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