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Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf

Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf

K–2nd grade • Live Orchestra & Ballet

A magical musical adventure with the Amarillo Symphony, complete with live-action dancers and narrator!

Program Overview

Children’s imaginations will run wild as the story comes to life through music and dance!

Students follow Peter and his animal friends on a musical adventure, discovering orchestra instruments as each character unfolds.

Experience the beautiful tapestry of orchestral color that reflects our own unique voices and personalities.

Featuring visual/dance component by LanDance Ballet Studio with choreography by Stephanie Parker and Mark Lanham

What Students Experience

Live Performance

Experience a live orchestra performance with ballet choreography and staging

Active Listening

Practice identifying orchestra instruments by their unique sounds and timbres

Musical Storytelling

Connect musical themes with characters as live dancers bring the story to life

Event Details

Performance Dates

This program will occur again in October of 2026.

To receive a brochure and get added to our Educator’s mailing list, please contact the Amarillo Symphony office: (806) 376-8782, x1115 or irma@amarillosymphony.org.

Venue

Globe-News Center
for the Performing Arts

500 S. Buchanan St.

Amarillo, TX 79101

Admission

$2.00 per person
Affordable for all students!

Teacher Resources

Everything you need for a complete educational experience

Educational Content

  • Composer Biography: Sergei Prokofiev

  • About the Performers
  • The Amarillo Symphony Orchestra
  • LanDance Ballet Track dancers
  • Meet Conductor George Jackson

Activities & Games

  • Orchestra & Instrument Families
  • Characters & Their Instruments
  • Complete Story Guide
  • Educational Puzzles & Word Games
  • Interactive Sound Matching

Audio Guide

Audio recording of Peter and the Wolf (David Bowie recording via YouTube)

Track 1 – Introduction

  • Bird (0:17 – 0:30) – Played by the Flute (woodwind family)
  • Duck (0:33 – 0:50) – Played by the Oboe (woodwind family)
  • Cat (0:53 – 1:12) – Played by the Clarinet (woodwind family)
  • Grandfather (1:17 – 1:40) – Played by the Bassoon (woodwind family)
  • Wolf (1:44 – 2:02) – Played by three French Horns (brass family)
  • Peter (2:06 – 2:26) – Played by the Violins, Violas, Cellos and Basses (string family)
  • Hunters (2:32 – 2:39) – Played by the timpani (percussion family)

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