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.
Many Musicians Led by One Conductor
David M. Rubenstein Chairman Deborah F. Rutter President Mario R. Rossero Senior Vice President, Education
At today’s concert, conductor Steven Reineke will lead approximately 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!
Watches and listens carefully.
Claps at the end when the conductor turns around.
there’s more!
The Haunted Hall Before each concert, visit the Haunted Hall Instrument “Petting Zoo” in the spookily-transformed Kennedy Center Atrium on the Roof Terrace Level, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. There is trick-or-treating, face painting, costumed characters, and Halloween merriment galore while enjoying hands-on fun with the instruments (a project of the Women’s Committee for the NSO).
Kids’ Chat After the 4 p.m. performance, stick around to ask questions of conductor Steven Reineke 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 28, 2016 — Let’s Remix the Classix! Sunday, April 24, 2016 — Lights! Canvas! Music! 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.
Christoph Eschenbach Music Director National Symphony Orchestra Macy’s and Washington Gas are the proud sponsors of the NSO Family Concerts.
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. Kennedy Center education and related artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts and the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts.
www.kennedy-center.org/artsedge
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elc haunte ome, boys an d Conc ert Ha d girls, to t Cent spine- er! Today, we ll of the Ke he nne tin ’ll Sleepy gling journ take you on dy H e a o y l t low, a you to nd w e ’l o the ghost l o t ly s l of mus introd witche i u creatur s, magical sp cal treats ab ce the Na es, and more ells, fantast out tional — i Sympho all perform cal ed by ny Orc hestra ( NSO).
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. © 2015 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of the NSO. Performances for Young Audiences is made possible by
EN STEV EKE N REI UCTOR COND
EL MICHAER KRAM OR NARRAT
Boo!
You’ll hear eight musical selections at today’s concert — read about six of them here.
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only w, the ords, a o l l o H leepy ken w nd of S ay with spo e orchestra e g e L In The election tod he tale as th written as a g — lon al s te t Even though this music wasn’t written to music tor will reci ic. The story es place a frighten people, it appears often in scary narra s the mus ords—tak py Hollow. w m e movies and TV shows. Can you picture perfor ith rhyming town of Sle o w e t h y t m tr a scary ghoul hammering away on the poe go in des to ut Brom i c e time a d organ’s keyboards? e d Cran ul Katrina. B d warns o b a h d autif a an ay, Ic One d ve of the be arry Katrin t a ball hoste Lis ten for the : m ped to r, a e lo a e h s t t t c a s n n L i e a . w an alone also w that he • unique and strong sounds of the Bones to leave her rom brags e the horsem s d pipe organ, the only instrument e. r, B Ichabo trina’s fathe eman becau ss the bridg for this music. by Ka adless hors e him acro o s t, wh the he used to cha • long chords (many notes at nigh eman h t e ref t It’s Hallowee a l s r e o played together) held om na sh id h s a e s s l e d m d a i m o idnight in a m nd the clock strikes a long time. od r ut the he what Br then for b a h ysterious gra c The chimes As I he meet b members dge. But ve a . w i e a r e k f s s e nge r n “Death” w yard. b cha a big e • sudden and do skeletons in bod es to the e is not s a ho leads h c I h c lf! in the speed (tempo) Can you ima a wild dance until dawn himse party and ra oo late that g . ine t of the music. to their grav the skeletons returning at the od realizes es as the mu f or : Ichab sic closes? L i s t en gins and end)s. L is t en f or : be ins music elody (viol e h t • the midnigh • how he same m ve t chime e festi h t f o with t rooster crow s and a m h t . y c h i r ing. s mu -2-3 • “ D • the 1 altz dance e a th ” (s w ms). melody that olo violin) playing a at (dru sounds unus e b d t r n a u ual and odd. so g n • a he i p o • the sounds gall hestra. s u o o f r rattling hunde ull orc (xylophone). bones • the t ted by the f crea
A young adventurous boy named Peer Gynt meets the daughter of the Troll Mountain King. Imagine as he tiptoes after her into the King’s dark and frightening cave!
List en for the:
• sounds of Peer’s footsteps (bassoons) and how they change from beginning to end.
e devil decides to On witch’s night, th im, Faust, with vict entertain his latest the ancient m fro e a wild danc ne (FRIY-nee). ry Ph an Greek wom
L is ten for th e:
as • strong beginning ene. sc e th Phryne bursts on from fast • sudden changes d soft. and loud to slow an d ringing • ghostly chimes an ngle). ia (tr ds alarm-like soun
• music becoming faster and louder as the King’s trolls chase Peer. • crashing sound (timpani and cymbals) as Peer escapes.
Visit the m a Harry Pott gical world of youn er in this m g usic writte wizard first movie n for the based on the book s eries.
L i s t en f o rt
he: • tinkling, magical n otes playe by the cele d s ta (s u h -LE a small pia no-like ins S-tuh), trument. • soaring and swirli ng sounds .
Boo!
You’ll hear eight musical selections at today’s concert — read about six of them here.
y p p a h g! n i t n u ha
only w, the ords, a o l l o H leepy ken w nd of S ay with spo e orchestra e g e L In The election tod he tale as th written as a g — lon al s te t Even though this music wasn’t written to music tor will reci ic. The story es place a frighten people, it appears often in scary narra s the mus ords—tak py Hollow. w m e movies and TV shows. Can you picture perfor ith rhyming town of Sle o w e t h y t m tr a scary ghoul hammering away on the poe go in des to ut Brom i c e time a d organ’s keyboards? e d Cran ul Katrina. B d warns o b a h d autif a an ay, Ic One d ve of the be arry Katrin t a ball hoste Lis ten for the : m ped to r, a e lo a e h s t t t c a s n n L i e a . w an alone also w that he • unique and strong sounds of the Bones to leave her rom brags e the horsem s d pipe organ, the only instrument e. r, B Ichabo trina’s fathe eman becau ss the bridg for this music. by Ka adless hors e him acro o s t, wh the he used to cha • long chords (many notes at nigh eman h t e ref t It’s Hallowee a l s r e o played together) held om na sh id h s a e s s l e d m d a i m o idnight in a m nd the clock strikes a long time. od r ut the he what Br then for b a h ysterious gra c The chimes As I he meet b members dge. But ve a . w i e a r e k f s s e nge r n “Death” w yard. b cha a big e • sudden and do skeletons in bod es to the e is not s a ho leads h c I h c lf! in the speed (tempo) Can you ima a wild dance until dawn himse party and ra oo late that g . ine t of the music. to their grav the skeletons returning at the od realizes es as the mu f or : Ichab sic closes? L i s t en gins and end)s. L is t en f or : be ins music elody (viol e h t • the midnigh • how he same m ve t chime e festi h t f o with t rooster crow s and a m h t . y c h i r ing. s mu -2-3 • “ D • the 1 altz dance e a th ” (s w ms). melody that olo violin) playing a at (dru sounds unus e b d t r n a u ual and odd. so g n • a he i p o • the sounds gall hestra. s u o o f r rattling hunde ull orc (xylophone). bones • the t ted by the f crea
A young adventurous boy named Peer Gynt meets the daughter of the Troll Mountain King. Imagine as he tiptoes after her into the King’s dark and frightening cave!
List en for the:
• sounds of Peer’s footsteps (bassoons) and how they change from beginning to end.
e devil decides to On witch’s night, th im, Faust, with vict entertain his latest the ancient m fro e a wild danc ne (FRIY-nee). ry Ph an Greek wom
L is ten for th e:
as • strong beginning ene. sc e th Phryne bursts on from fast • sudden changes d soft. and loud to slow an d ringing • ghostly chimes an ngle). ia (tr ds alarm-like soun
• music becoming faster and louder as the King’s trolls chase Peer. • crashing sound (timpani and cymbals) as Peer escapes.
Visit the m a Harry Pott gical world of youn er in this m g usic writte wizard first movie n for the based on the book s eries.
L i s t en f o rt
he: • tinkling, magical n otes playe by the cele d s ta (s u h -LE a small pia no-like ins S-tuh), trument. • soaring and swirli ng sounds .
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.
Many Musicians Led by One Conductor
David M. Rubenstein Chairman Deborah F. Rutter President Mario R. Rossero Senior Vice President, Education
At today’s concert, conductor Steven Reineke will lead approximately 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!
Watches and listens carefully.
Claps at the end when the conductor turns around.
there’s more!
The Haunted Hall Before each concert, visit the Haunted Hall Instrument “Petting Zoo” in the spookily-transformed Kennedy Center Atrium on the Roof Terrace Level, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. There is trick-or-treating, face painting, costumed characters, and Halloween merriment galore while enjoying hands-on fun with the instruments (a project of the Women’s Committee for the NSO).
Kids’ Chat After the 4 p.m. performance, stick around to ask questions of conductor Steven Reineke 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 28, 2016 — Let’s Remix the Classix! Sunday, April 24, 2016 — Lights! Canvas! Music! 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.
Christoph Eschenbach Music Director National Symphony Orchestra Macy’s and Washington Gas are the proud sponsors of the NSO Family Concerts.
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. Kennedy Center education and related artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts and the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts.
www.kennedy-center.org/artsedge
W
elc haunte ome, boys an d Conc ert Ha d girls, to t Cent spine- er! Today, we ll of the Ke he nne tin ’ll Sleepy gling journ take you on dy H e a o y l t low, a you to nd w e ’l o the ghost l o t ly s l of mus introd witche i u creatur s, magical sp cal treats ab ce the Na es, and more ells, fantast out tional — i Sympho all perform cal ed by ny Orc hestra ( NSO).
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. © 2015 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of the NSO. Performances for Young Audiences is made possible by
EN STEV EKE N REI UCTOR COND
EL MICHAER KRAM OR NARRAT