2012 Halloween Spooktacular!: National Symphony Orchestra Family Concert

What Makes Music Sound Scary ?

The music in a theater performance, television show, or movie often tells you that something scary might happen. But how? To create frightening music, composers might use: fast tempos (speeds) that can give a sense of alarm, wildness, or a chase. very slow tempos, often with low notes, that suggest someone or something might be sneaking up behind you. high-pitched notes that can represent a wicked laugh or a whirling wind. different combinations of tones to create unpleasant or uncomfortable sounds.

75 Musicians Led by One Conductor

At today’s concert, conductor Ankush Kumar Bahl will lead 75 members of the National Symphony Orchestra in playing the music.

The conductor is a person who leads the orchestra. Conductors generally use their right hand to tell the orchestra how fast to play and use their left hand to tell the musicians how loud or soft to play. Some use a slender white stick called a baton as they conduct. At the concert, watch how the conductor communicates with the musicians. And, be on the lookout for the musicians’ special Halloween costumes!

A Good Audience…

Stays seated.

Stays quiet.

wait!

The Haunted Hall

David M. Rubenstein Chairman Michael M. Kaiser President Darrell M. Ayers Vice President, Education

Christoph Eschenbach Music Director, National Symphony Orchestra The Macy*s Foundation and Washington Gas are the proud sponsors of the NSO Family Concerts.

Watches and listens carefully.

Claps at the end when the conductor turns around.

there’s more!

Before each concert, visit the Haunted Hall (the spookily transformed Kennedy Center Atrium on the Terrace Level), 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–2:30 p.m. for trick-or-treating, face painting, costumed characters, and Halloween merriment galore. Plus, enjoy hands-on fun with the instruments that the musicians will play on stage at the musical instrument “petting zoo” (a project of the Women’s Committee for the NSO). Don’t forget to wear your favorite Halloween costume!

Additional support for Performances for Young Audiences is provided in part by Adobe Foundation; The Clark Charitable Foundation; Mr. James V. Kimsey; The Macy*s Foundation; The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; the Park Foundation, Inc.; Paul M. Angell Family Foundation; an endowment from the Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation; U.S. Department of Education; Verizon Foundation; Washington Gas; and by generous contributors to the Abe Fortas Memorial Fund, and by a major gift to the fund from the late Carolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas.

Kids’ Chat After the 3 p.m. performance, stick around to ask questions of conductor Ankush Kumar Bahl and some of the NSO musicians on stage.

Upcoming Family Concerts Please plan to join us at the next National Symphony Orchestra Family Concerts, performed by the full NSO: Sunday, March 24, 2013 —Tchaikovsky Discovers America Sunday, May 19, 2013 —The Cricket in Times Square

Special Concert Event Saturday, November 10, 2012 — Lang Lang: 101 Pianists (Note: The NSO does not appear at this concert.)

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.

www.kennedy-center.org/artsedge

Cuesheets are produced by ARTSEDGE, an education program of the Kennedy Center. ARTSEDGE is a part of Verizon Thinkfinity, a consortium of free educational Web sites for K-12 teaching and learning.

W

el to the come, boys an the Ken haunted Conc d girls, introd nedy Center! ert Hall of treats uce you to l Today, we’ll ots of abo mu fantast ut witches, magica sical ical cr l spell eatures all per s, , and for Sympho med by the Na more— ny Orch t estra (NSional O).

Learn more about Education at the Kennedy Center at www.kennedy-center.org/education

rice g ary rator

The contents of this Cuesheet do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement from the Federal Government.

nar

© 2012 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

For more about NSO education programs, see www.kennedy-center.org/nso/nsoed

ahl ar b kum tor h s u ank conduc

David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of the NSO

happy ting! n u a h

Boo!

A young sorcerer learning a skill) ca ’s apprentice (someone sts a spell to mak carry water into the house. It wor e a broom ks, except— he can’t make th e sorcerer (a wizar broom stop! Only when the d) and the flood is cl arrives is the spell reversed eane an animated rete d up. This music inspired lling with Mic in the movie Fant key Mouse asia.

The concert begins with March of the Little Goblins by Adam Glaser.

L is ten for :

Ahoy, mates! Let’s set sail for some high seas adventures and mischief with this music from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean.

• crashing waves

— loud cymbals.

• apprentice’s re lief that the flood stopped — the silence right af really fast and lo ter the music gets ud the first time the (this happens twice; apprentice is wro ng!)

Listen for: strikes d the clock eyard. n a n e e w o v us gra It’s Hall a mysterio ho midnight in awaken “Death” w til s n e u e im c h an The c in a wild d keletons s n to le e k leads s e the s you imagin dawn. Can g to their graves as returnin closes? the music

: L i s t en f or

s and ight chime • the midn r crowing. a rooste elody playing a m ) n li io v lo d. (so • “Death” unds unusual and od o s t a th ones f rattling b o s d n u o s • the ). (xylophone

• quiet and playful start of the adventure (strings).

• boats sailing the open ocean (snare drum and sweeping sounds from strings and horns).

• bells (chimes).

• sounds of sword fights (cymbal crashes with strong short notes).

Ever have a bad dream? This mus ic a really bad one — a man dreams tells of that he is found guilty of ki lling the woman he loves.

L is ten for :

• the heavy, thre atening op (timpani and Fren ening sounds ch horns).

• the sudden soft clarinet the man’s memor solo, representing y of his beloved.

• the quiet interr upte marking the man d by a cymbal crash ’s death and drum ro and deep brass tones suggesting lls th e roar of a crowd.

the story of Hansel You probably know n to how music tells and Gretel. Now liste ren— frightened ild the part about the ch woods — falling and lost in the witch’s me down from Before The Sorcerer’s co asleep as 14 angels t them. ec listen here for “Imperial Apprentice, ot heaven to pr

Psst!

L is ten for:

• lullaby music dwinds). (the strings and woo witch is still close by • reminder that the tones). (loud brass wings • fluttering of angels’ notes). g rin (rising and falling st

March” (from the movie Star Wars) by John Williams.

You’re scary, late! Those wor inde music telling ed, as you wds can be ve p r ill hea art of t One m r in thi y h o e m s e t n o s t she’s The n ry of C her ca ext, she’s ru dancing at inderella. nn rri th midnig age as the c ing despera e ball. t ht. Tha lock b egins ely for t’s whe will en t o n d strike the clothe and turn s back her be magic spell au to her ru nning rags. Can y tiful ball so fas ou pi her sli t that she lo cture pper? ses

L i s t en

f or : ping s tring n people otes sug gestin dancin • the s g ound o g. f a tick clock’s i n twe gc (percu lve strokes lock and the o ssion instrum f midnight • tinkli ents). ng so end of und sugge sti the ma gic sp ng the ell.

• swee

happy ting! n u a h

Boo!

A young sorcerer learning a skill) ca ’s apprentice (someone sts a spell to mak carry water into the house. It wor e a broom ks, except— he can’t make th e sorcerer (a wizar broom stop! Only when the d) and the flood is cl arrives is the spell reversed eane an animated rete d up. This music inspired lling with Mic in the movie Fant key Mouse asia.

The concert begins with March of the Little Goblins by Adam Glaser.

L is ten for :

Ahoy, mates! Let’s set sail for some high seas adventures and mischief with this music from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean.

• crashing waves

— loud cymbals.

• apprentice’s re lief that the flood stopped — the silence right af really fast and lo ter the music gets ud the first time the (this happens twice; apprentice is wro ng!)

Listen for: strikes d the clock eyard. n a n e e w o v us gra It’s Hall a mysterio ho midnight in awaken “Death” w til s n e u e im c h an The c in a wild d keletons s n to le e k leads s e the s you imagin dawn. Can g to their graves as returnin closes? the music

: L i s t en f or

s and ight chime • the midn r crowing. a rooste elody playing a m ) n li io v lo d. (so • “Death” unds unusual and od o s t a th ones f rattling b o s d n u o s • the ). (xylophone

• quiet and playful start of the adventure (strings).

• boats sailing the open ocean (snare drum and sweeping sounds from strings and horns).

• bells (chimes).

• sounds of sword fights (cymbal crashes with strong short notes).

Ever have a bad dream? This mus ic a really bad one — a man dreams tells of that he is found guilty of ki lling the woman he loves.

L is ten for :

• the heavy, thre atening op (timpani and Fren ening sounds ch horns).

• the sudden soft clarinet the man’s memor solo, representing y of his beloved.

• the quiet interr upte marking the man d by a cymbal crash ’s death and drum ro and deep brass tones suggesting lls th e roar of a crowd.

the story of Hansel You probably know n to how music tells and Gretel. Now liste ren— frightened ild the part about the ch woods — falling and lost in the witch’s me down from Before The Sorcerer’s co asleep as 14 angels t them. ec listen here for “Imperial Apprentice, ot heaven to pr

Psst!

L is ten for:

• lullaby music dwinds). (the strings and woo witch is still close by • reminder that the tones). (loud brass wings • fluttering of angels’ notes). g rin (rising and falling st

March” (from the movie Star Wars) by John Williams.

You’re scary, late! Those wor inde music telling ed, as you wds can be ve p r ill hea art of t One m r in thi y h o e m s e t n o s t she’s The n ry of C her ca ext, she’s ru dancing at inderella. nn rri th midnig age as the c ing despera e ball. t ht. Tha lock b egins ely for t’s whe will en t o n d strike the clothe and turn s back her be magic spell au to her ru nning rags. Can y tiful ball so fas ou pi her sli t that she lo cture pper? ses

L i s t en

f or : ping s tring n people otes sug gestin dancin • the s g ound o g. f a tick clock’s i n twe gc (percu lve strokes lock and the o ssion instrum f midnight • tinkli ents). ng so end of und sugge sti the ma gic sp ng the ell.

• swee

What Makes Music Sound Scary ?

The music in a theater performance, television show, or movie often tells you that something scary might happen. But how? To create frightening music, composers might use: fast tempos (speeds) that can give a sense of alarm, wildness, or a chase. very slow tempos, often with low notes, that suggest someone or something might be sneaking up behind you. high-pitched notes that can represent a wicked laugh or a whirling wind. different combinations of tones to create unpleasant or uncomfortable sounds.

75 Musicians Led by One Conductor

At today’s concert, conductor Ankush Kumar Bahl will lead 75 members of the National Symphony Orchestra in playing the music.

The conductor is a person who leads the orchestra. Conductors generally use their right hand to tell the orchestra how fast to play and use their left hand to tell the musicians how loud or soft to play. Some use a slender white stick called a baton as they conduct. At the concert, watch how the conductor communicates with the musicians. And, be on the lookout for the musicians’ special Halloween costumes!

A Good Audience…

Stays seated.

Stays quiet.

wait!

The Haunted Hall

David M. Rubenstein Chairman Michael M. Kaiser President Darrell M. Ayers Vice President, Education

Christoph Eschenbach Music Director, National Symphony Orchestra The Macy*s Foundation and Washington Gas are the proud sponsors of the NSO Family Concerts.

Watches and listens carefully.

Claps at the end when the conductor turns around.

there’s more!

Before each concert, visit the Haunted Hall (the spookily transformed Kennedy Center Atrium on the Terrace Level), 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–2:30 p.m. for trick-or-treating, face painting, costumed characters, and Halloween merriment galore. Plus, enjoy hands-on fun with the instruments that the musicians will play on stage at the musical instrument “petting zoo” (a project of the Women’s Committee for the NSO). Don’t forget to wear your favorite Halloween costume!

Additional support for Performances for Young Audiences is provided in part by Adobe Foundation; The Clark Charitable Foundation; Mr. James V. Kimsey; The Macy*s Foundation; The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; the Park Foundation, Inc.; Paul M. Angell Family Foundation; an endowment from the Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation; U.S. Department of Education; Verizon Foundation; Washington Gas; and by generous contributors to the Abe Fortas Memorial Fund, and by a major gift to the fund from the late Carolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas.

Kids’ Chat After the 3 p.m. performance, stick around to ask questions of conductor Ankush Kumar Bahl and some of the NSO musicians on stage.

Upcoming Family Concerts Please plan to join us at the next National Symphony Orchestra Family Concerts, performed by the full NSO: Sunday, March 24, 2013 —Tchaikovsky Discovers America Sunday, May 19, 2013 —The Cricket in Times Square

Special Concert Event Saturday, November 10, 2012 — Lang Lang: 101 Pianists (Note: The NSO does not appear at this concert.)

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.

www.kennedy-center.org/artsedge

Cuesheets are produced by ARTSEDGE, an education program of the Kennedy Center. ARTSEDGE is a part of Verizon Thinkfinity, a consortium of free educational Web sites for K-12 teaching and learning.

W

el to the come, boys an the Ken haunted Conc d girls, introd nedy Center! ert Hall of treats uce you to l Today, we’ll ots of abo mu fantast ut witches, magica sical ical cr l spell eatures all per s, , and for Sympho med by the Na more— ny Orch t estra (NSional O).

Learn more about Education at the Kennedy Center at www.kennedy-center.org/education

rice g ary rator

The contents of this Cuesheet do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement from the Federal Government.

nar

© 2012 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

For more about NSO education programs, see www.kennedy-center.org/nso/nsoed

ahl ar b kum tor h s u ank conduc

David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of the NSO