Peter & Friends

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Cuesheet

Now Starring…You!

Performance Guide

In Peter & Friends, the audience (that’s you) is just as important as the storytellers on stage. From time to time, they might ask you to participate in Peter’s adventure by: n

trying out different animal noises

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helping Grandpa look for Peter

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identifying sounds

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dancing along to the music Also…If you were an instrument, what would you sound like? Would you be a chirping flute like Bird? A sneakily soft clarinet like Cat? Or something else?

NSO Music for Young Audiences

Have fun coloring this drawing of all your favorite characters from Peter & Friends.

WAIT! There’s More ! Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Upcoming Family Events

Before you pet any of Peter’s puppet friends, take time to explore our instrument “petting zoo.” Starting one hour before each concert, visit the Instrument Petting Zoo in the Hammersmith Lounge in the REACH for some hands-on activities and a chance to “meet” the instruments from Peter & Friends.

Please plan to join us at upcoming NSO Family Concerts, performed by the full NSO, or the next NSO Music for Young Audiences program, performed by small ensembles: January 18, 2020 NSO Music for Young Audiences: Beauty and the Beat February 16, 2020 NSO Family Concert: Girl Power! Celebrating Women in Music

Field Guide to the Orchestra

April 19, 2020 NSO Family Concert: Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs (a Symphonic Spectacular)

Discover lots more about orchestras, classical music, and the tools composers use in our Field Guide to the Orchestra at bit.ly/NSOGirlPower

The NSO also presents full orchestra Young People’s Concerts for school groups in the Concert Hall each season during the school day for grades 3 through 6.

David M. Rubenstein Chairman

Additional support for NSO Music for Young Audiences is provided by A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation; the Kimsey Endowment; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; Park Foundation, Inc.; and the U.S. Department of Education.

Deborah F. Rutter

NSO Music for Young Audiences are made possible in part by the generous support of Dr. Gary Mather and Ms. Christina Co Mather.

Mario R. Rossero

Major support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by David M. Rubenstein through the Rubenstein Arts Access Program.

Gianandrea Noseda

The contents of this Cuesheet have been developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education. You should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

President

Senior Vice President Education Music Director National Symphony Orchestra

Inspired by Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf Directed and designed by Scottie Rowell Presented in collaboration with Atlanta, Georgia’s Teller Productions Featuring musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra

Bank of America is the Presenting Sponsor of Performances for Young Audiences

Peter, Puppets, and Playful Instruments Welcome, friends!

Bassoon

Peter also has a gray-bearded Grandpa, whose deep, rumbling voice sounds like a low bassoon.

Long ago in a land that’s far, far away, there was a famous composer (someone who writes music), who wanted to teach young people like you all about the musical instruments of the orchestra. He matched each character from a story with an instrument and a special musical theme, and called the story Peter and the Wolf.

And that’s everyone.

Today, you lucky listeners get to hear this story and the composer’s music. Take a peek at the characters and instruments you’ll meet at this performance.

Be on the lookout for a Wolf on the loose. He’s hiding around here somewhere, and he just might appear when the powerful horn starts playing. Don’t worry, though. The horn may sound a little scary, but the Wolf is really very nice once you get to know him.

First, say “hello” to Peter. He’s a happy little boy who has many animal friends. When he shows up wearing his hat and handkerchief, every instrument on the small stage behind the storytellers will play together.

Oh no, wait. There’s one last animal we’re forgetting…the Wolf!

Now let’s meet Peter’s friends.

There’s Bird: She’s the one who showed you to your seats. Whenever you see her during the performance, listen for the musician playing the flute. This instrument’s high, fluttery notes sound just like her.

Flute

Two People, Four Puppets

Oboe

The different instruments that make up this wind quintet (or group of five) are flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon.

Next, there’s Duck: When Duck shows up, listen for the music of the oboe (a long instrument played by blowing air through a tiny, tiny opening). The oboe echoes the sound of Duck’s quacks.

Peter’s story is told by people and puppets, which can be made of fur, fabric, foam, or feathers. Puppets appear as if they’re moving on their own, but they’re actually operated by performers called puppeteers. You’ve probably seen puppets before on TV or in movies, but you may not have met one in person…yet. Now’s your chance. Here are a few things to remember while you watch the show: n

uppets can do almost anything they want P on stage, like fly, swim, or play hide and seek.

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uppets don’t bite. If you’re invited to pet one P of them, don’t be afraid.

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Anyone can make a puppet. After the show, create your own puppet using items from around your house like socks, straws, cardboard, or pillowcases.

Clarinet

and, Cat: Cat’s favorite instrument is the clarinet (similar to the oboe but a little softer—like a cat purring). Cat can be sneaky sometimes, but he’s great at cuddling.

French Horn

All photos by Raftermen Photography for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Illustrations created by Teller Productions.