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
David M. Rubenstein Chairman Deborah F. Rutter President Darrell M. Ayers Vice President, Education
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!
Christoph Eschenbach Music Director National Symphony Orchestra Macy’s and Washington Gas are the proud sponsors of the NSO Family Concerts.
A Good Audience…
Stays seated.
Stays quiet.
wait! The Haunted Hall
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), 12:30 –1:30 p.m. and 2:30 – 3:30 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).
Additional support for NSO Family Concerts is provided by The Clark Charitable Foundation; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; an endowment from the Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation; the U.S. Department of Education; and the Women’s Committee for the National Symphony Orchestra. Major support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by David and Alice Rubenstein through the Rubenstein Arts Access Program. Education and related artistic programs are made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts and the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts.
Kids’ Chat After the 4 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, February 15, 2015 — The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! Sunday, March 29, 2015 — The Magic Horn Sunday, April 26, 2015 — Gershwin’s Magic Key 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
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elcom Hall of e, boys and gi r t a myste he Kennedy C ls , to the ha enter! u ry ? The Are you nted Concert the tub re ’s a m r a—and i eady to s s i ng the con help to ductor musical instr solve f i n and mu d the t listen sicians ument— hief. car need treats efully for clu To discover “ whodu your es in a about w nit,” l l i t t ches, m creatur agical he spooky mu es, and sical s p e m lls, ore Nation al Symp — all perform fantastical hony O rchestr ed by the a ( NSO ) .
USH ANK BAHL R A K U M CTOR
Cuesheets are produced by ARTSEDGE, an education program of the Kennedy Center. Learn more about Education at the Kennedy Center at www.kennedy-center.org/education 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. © 2014 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of the NSO. Performances for Young Audiences is made possible by
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Boo!
You’ll hear 11 musical selections at today’s concert — read about six of them here and learn more online at http://goo.gl/ XQqlbQ
It’s a dark night in your living room— just you and the glow from your television set as “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” begins. You already know you’re in for a fright. uliet Romeo and J The story of f terrible events, o includes lots describes one ic s u m and this with omeo’s fight as R — of them oh in Tybalt, wh Juliet’s cous ’s best friend. killed Romeo
t he: L i s t en f or
ds falling soun u d n a g n li ir w ♦s n yo ments) — ca (string instru o young men picture the tw odging each d lunging and ing swords? g in w other’s s rumbeats ♦ 15 single d ng Tybalt’s nali (timpani) sig ments. dying mo
a witch’s hut— Picture a drawing of music, which this that’s what inspired itch who lives w n ea m e describes th e her flying and in ag im u there. Can yo mstick? swirling on her broo
Famous director Alfred Hitchcock enjoyed telling mysterious stories, and to prepare you to be spooked, he always started his television show with the same lighthearted but devilish music. This music, written years before the TV show began, features bouncing melodies that suggest the movements of marionettes (puppets worked by strings).
Imagine being ta don’t want to go ken somewhere you . That in this music insp ’s what’s happening ire a boat carrying so d by a painting of meo spooky waters to ne across dark, a scary island.
Listen for the:
♦ loud falling sound played by the stringed instruments at the very beginning, suggesting something bad just happened.
♦ quiet, gentle ending.
L is ten for :
♦ how the music sugg moving slowly ac ests a boat ross water. ♦ the long, low to nes louder and create that become a sense of fear.
L is ten for th e:
st note—think of ♦ sudden, strong fir m her door. the witch bursting fro bassoon) ♦ low tones (contra nting hu ts ar as the witch st nap. kid to for children bones ♦ sound like rattling (xylophone). end uieter music at the ♦ q ay. as the witch flies aw
Stravinsky wrote this music for a ba llet, and this section is prince being atta about a young ck of a monster-kin ed by the demons g. The prince’s fr iend, a magical creatu re ca saves him by ca lled the Firebird, stin makes the demon g a spell that s dance the prince escape while s.
L is ten for th e :
♦ loud, forceful rh ythms of the demon da nce. ♦ the part in the mus when you think th ic e prince escapes.
A man ever— dreams of the his worse own. And worst funer m ? a dancin The witche aking it even l s g a with a up a frigh re there ll their t ghouli ful storm sh frie nds. L i s t en f or t h e ♦ witc hes’ la : u g (string h s and ter and shri woodw ek ♦ chim inds). s es for the of the funera beginning l (bells ♦ sole ). (tubas mn song for a th starts nd bassoon e dead s) whi as the ch bells c ♦ part hime. s i n th the wi tches e music wh are gle and their ere fr efully dancin iends g.
Boo!
You’ll hear 11 musical selections at today’s concert — read about six of them here and learn more online at http://goo.gl/ XQqlbQ
It’s a dark night in your living room— just you and the glow from your television set as “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” begins. You already know you’re in for a fright. uliet Romeo and J The story of f terrible events, o includes lots describes one ic s u m and this with omeo’s fight as R — of them oh in Tybalt, wh Juliet’s cous ’s best friend. killed Romeo
t he: L i s t en f or
ds falling soun u d n a g n li ir w ♦s n yo ments) — ca (string instru o young men picture the tw odging each d lunging and ing swords? g in w other’s s rumbeats ♦ 15 single d ng Tybalt’s nali (timpani) sig ments. dying mo
a witch’s hut— Picture a drawing of music, which this that’s what inspired itch who lives w n ea m e describes th e her flying and in ag im u there. Can yo mstick? swirling on her broo
Famous director Alfred Hitchcock enjoyed telling mysterious stories, and to prepare you to be spooked, he always started his television show with the same lighthearted but devilish music. This music, written years before the TV show began, features bouncing melodies that suggest the movements of marionettes (puppets worked by strings).
Imagine being ta don’t want to go ken somewhere you . That in this music insp ’s what’s happening ire a boat carrying so d by a painting of meo spooky waters to ne across dark, a scary island.
Listen for the:
♦ loud falling sound played by the stringed instruments at the very beginning, suggesting something bad just happened.
♦ quiet, gentle ending.
L is ten for :
♦ how the music sugg moving slowly ac ests a boat ross water. ♦ the long, low to nes louder and create that become a sense of fear.
L is ten for th e:
st note—think of ♦ sudden, strong fir m her door. the witch bursting fro bassoon) ♦ low tones (contra nting hu ts ar as the witch st nap. kid to for children bones ♦ sound like rattling (xylophone). end uieter music at the ♦ q ay. as the witch flies aw
Stravinsky wrote this music for a ba llet, and this section is prince being atta about a young ck of a monster-kin ed by the demons g. The prince’s fr iend, a magical creatu re ca saves him by ca lled the Firebird, stin makes the demon g a spell that s dance the prince escape while s.
L is ten for th e :
♦ loud, forceful rh ythms of the demon da nce. ♦ the part in the mus when you think th ic e prince escapes.
A man ever— dreams of the his worse own. And worst funer m ? a dancin The witche aking it even l s g a with a up a frigh re there ll their t ghouli ful storm sh frie nds. L i s t en f or t h e ♦ witc hes’ la : u g (string h s and ter and shri woodw ek ♦ chim inds). s es for the of the funera beginning l (bells ♦ sole ). (tubas mn song for a th starts nd bassoon e dead s) whi as the ch bells c ♦ part hime. s i n th the wi tches e music wh are gle and their ere fr efully dancin iends g.
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
David M. Rubenstein Chairman Deborah F. Rutter President Darrell M. Ayers Vice President, Education
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!
Christoph Eschenbach Music Director National Symphony Orchestra Macy’s and Washington Gas are the proud sponsors of the NSO Family Concerts.
A Good Audience…
Stays seated.
Stays quiet.
wait! The Haunted Hall
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), 12:30 –1:30 p.m. and 2:30 – 3:30 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).
Additional support for NSO Family Concerts is provided by The Clark Charitable Foundation; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; an endowment from the Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation; the U.S. Department of Education; and the Women’s Committee for the National Symphony Orchestra. Major support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by David and Alice Rubenstein through the Rubenstein Arts Access Program. Education and related artistic programs are made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts and the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts.
Kids’ Chat After the 4 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, February 15, 2015 — The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! Sunday, March 29, 2015 — The Magic Horn Sunday, April 26, 2015 — Gershwin’s Magic Key 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
W
elcom Hall of e, boys and gi r t a myste he Kennedy C ls , to the ha enter! u ry ? The Are you nted Concert the tub re ’s a m r a—and i eady to s s i ng the con help to ductor musical instr solve f i n and mu d the t listen sicians ument— hief. car need treats efully for clu To discover “ whodu your es in a about w nit,” l l i t t ches, m creatur agical he spooky mu es, and sical s p e m lls, ore Nation al Symp — all perform fantastical hony O rchestr ed by the a ( NSO ) .
USH ANK BAHL R A K U M CTOR
Cuesheets are produced by ARTSEDGE, an education program of the Kennedy Center. Learn more about Education at the Kennedy Center at www.kennedy-center.org/education 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. © 2014 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
CONDU
David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of the NSO. Performances for Young Audiences is made possible by
SPECI AL GUES T
NE UM AI D N H E UBA T STEP NE STI O G DIE TUBA