Children’s imaginations will run wild as the story of Peter and the Wolf comes to life in Prokofiev’s beloved work through music and dance. Students follow the tale of Peter and his animal friends on a musical adventure, getting to know the instruments of the orchestra at the same time. Each character in this musical fairy tale is represented by a different instrument of the orchestra. Experience the beautiful tapestry of orchestral color that reflects our own unique voices and personalities.

Returning to the project this 2024 season is the visual/dance component provided by LanDance Ballet Studio (from The Edge), with choreography and costuming by Stephanie Parker and Mark Lanham.

Attendees will:

• Experience a live orchestra performance with ballet choreography and staging.
• Practice active listening skills, aurally identifying the instruments of the orchestra by timbre.
• Connect musical themes with the characters to experience how music tells the story and reflects the corresponding moods and actions, complete with live dancers to represent each individual.

DATES:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm

VENUE:
Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
500 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101

FEE:
$2.00 per person

TEACHER RESOURCES

Enjoy the Peter and the Wolf coloring book, complete with music samples, story excerpts, and other activities.

Enjoy a FREE downloadable PDF with activities for your class, including…

• Composer bio Sergei Prokofiev
• About the Performers
  • The Orchestra: The Amarillo Symphony
  • The Dancers: LanDance Ballet Track (at The Edge Amarillo)
  • The Conductor: George Jackson
• Concert Description & Teacher Resources
• The Orchestra & Instrument Families
• Characters & Their Instruments
• Story of Peter and the Wolf
• Peter and the Wolf Puzzles & Activities
• Word Search
• Instrument Sounds
• Word Jumble & Matching

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)