Many Musicians Led by One Conductor
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.
high-pitched notes that can represent a wicked laugh or a whirling wind.
very slow tempos, often with low notes, that suggest someone or something might be sneaking up behind you.
different combinations of tones to create unpleasant or uncomfortable sounds.
Watches and listens carefully. Stays seated.
Cuesheet Performance Guide
At today’s concert, conductor Nicholas Hersh 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!
k t o ac u lar o p S National Symphony Orchestra Nicholas Hersh, conductor
David M. Rubenstein Chairman
there’s more!
Halloween
Presented in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Claps at the end of each piece when the conductor turns around.
wait !
NSO Family Concert
elcome boys and girls, to the haunted Concert Hall of the Kennedy Center! Today, we’ll introduce you to lots of musical treats about witches, ghostly spirits, magical spells, fantastical creatures, and more—all performed by the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO).
Deborah F. Rutter
President
Mario R. Rossero
Senior Vice President Education
Gianandrea Noseda
Music Director National Symphony Orchestra
The Haunted Hall Starting one hour before each concert, visit the Haunted Hall musical instrument “petting zoo” in the spookily-transformed Kennedy Center Atrium on the Roof Terrace Level. Enjoy trick-or-treating and Halloween merriment galore while getting up close with the spooktacular instruments played on stage (a project of the Volunteer Council of the NSO).
Creative Conversation After the 4 p.m. performance, stick around to ask questions and hear stories in an up-close-and-personal talk with some of the musicians.
Upcoming Family Concerts Please plan to join us at upcoming National Symphony Orchestra Family Concerts: February 24 , 2019 Let’s Go to the Moon! April 7, 2019 Symphonic Storytelling: The Travels of Babar 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.
Additional support for the NSO Family Concerts is provided by A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation; Macy’s; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; Anne and Chris Reyes; an endowment from the Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation; the U.S. Department of Education; and the Volunteer Council of the National Symphony Orchestra. Funding for Access and Accommodation Programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by the U.S. Department of Education. Major support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by David M. 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. 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. © 2018 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
David M. Rubenstein is the Presenting Underwriter of the NSO. WGL is the proud sponsor of the NSO Family Concert
Presenting Sponsor of Performances for Young Audiences
C
omposers sometimes write spooky and scary music to go with plays, ballets, movies, poems, and even operas about supernatural (not real) creatures and events. And sometimes music “tells” a story all by itself. Read here about the stories that inspired the music and what to listen for in the performance. So, simply dust the cobwebs off your seat (just kidding) and warm up your imagination.
happy ting! n u a h plus:
Boo!
At today’s concert, you’ll hear the musical selections described on these pages.
o “ March t ” f ol d the Scaf 4) nt ( m o v em e
r the : Listen fo
reatening • heavy, th (timpani ounds opening s h horns). and Frenc lo, larinet so c ft o s n e n’s • sudd ng the ma ti n e s e r p re ed. f his belov o y r o m e m bal d by a cym and te p u r r te • quiet in the man’s death, nes rking crash ma and deep brass to . drum rolls the roar of a crowd g suggestin
“ R eq ui em fo r a M ag ic al A m er ic a”
“ De vil ’s Da nce ” from the film The Witc hes of Eastw ick by John Willi ams Three women discover they are witches. At first it’s kind of fun— until, that is, they realize the devil himself has joined the party.
List en for the : • swirling, rising, and falling string patterns hinting at witches’ dancing. • playful light notes of the woodwinds creating the sense of wicked fun. • low, rumbling, and crashing sounds suggesting the dangerous presence of the devil.
.
ue fantastiq e i n o h p m hz) fr o m S y R E - le e - o A B ( z o i r B erl b y H ec t o ? bad dream ne — a e v a h r e Ev bad o of a really s ll ty te ic s u found guil is This m e h t a th ams s. a man dre an he love m o w e th of killing
Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns (pronounced san-SAHNZ) and “Funeral March of a Marionette” by Charles Gounod (goo-NO)
“ R i t u al Fi r e D a n ce”
fr o m t h e b all E l a m or b r e t u jo b y M a n u el d e Falla (F Y E -yah) How do you get rid of a ghost? In th e Spanish s tory behind this music, gyps ies dance to ch ase away a ghost who is haunting a young wo man.
Listen for t h e: • ru
mbling and w sounds crea hirling ted by the clarinets and violins. • increase in tempo (spe ed) toward the end.
(m ov em en ts 1 an d 2, wi th gr am ) mo vem en t 3 lat er in the pro by Ga br iela Le na Fr a n k y of “Día de los Muertos” or The Da ry the Dead might sound like a sca en wh holiday, especially since it’s a day visit. spirits of the dead come back to and ll But guess what? Despite the sku y from skeleton decorations, this holida mbers Mexico is mostly fun. Family me s who celebrate the lives of loved one ds, have died with their favorite foo parties, and activities. This music tells of how one town gets ready for the festivities.
Li st en fo r th e :
t • bells and humming sounds tha e. remind you of a church servic n • clanging sounds of young me banging pots and pans to chase away bad spirits. ent 3) • festive dance music (in movem tes as the village cooks and decora . to welcome the good spirits
M usic fro m th e mo vie Co co
“ Noche de Jaranas ”
fr om th e mo vi e La no ch e de lo s M ay as by Si lv es tr e Re vu el ta s (r ay -v oo -E L- ta hs ) Imagine the ancient M ayan people of Mexico enjo ying a night full of fun and da ncing.
L is te n fo r th e :
• variety of percussio n instruments, including blocks, rattles, xyloph one, and different types of drums. • sounds of traditiona l Mexican folk dances. • energetic playing fro m the full orchestra.
“D ía de lo s M ue r to s Su it e” by Mi cha el Gia cch ino (ju h - KE E -n oh)
Visit a wonder-filled world of both the living and the dead in this music from the movie Coc o . In the film, young Miguel accidentally travels from his small town in Mexico to the land of the dead — right before Día de los Muertos no less!
Li ste n fo r th e :
• guitar, trumpets, violins, and rhythms of traditional Mexican folk songs. • solo guitar alternating with the sounds of the full orchestra. • rattles, chimes, and claps from percussion instruments such as maracas, marimba, and more.
C
omposers sometimes write spooky and scary music to go with plays, ballets, movies, poems, and even operas about supernatural (not real) creatures and events. And sometimes music “tells” a story all by itself. Read here about the stories that inspired the music and what to listen for in the performance. So, simply dust the cobwebs off your seat (just kidding) and warm up your imagination.
happy ting! n u a h plus:
Boo!
At today’s concert, you’ll hear the musical selections described on these pages.
o “ March t ” f ol d the Scaf 4) nt ( m o v em e
r the : Listen fo
reatening • heavy, th (timpani ounds opening s h horns). and Frenc lo, larinet so c ft o s n e n’s • sudd ng the ma ti n e s e r p re ed. f his belov o y r o m e m bal d by a cym and te p u r r te • quiet in the man’s death, nes rking crash ma and deep brass to . drum rolls the roar of a crowd g suggestin
“ R eq ui em fo r a M ag ic al A m er ic a”
“ De vil ’s Da nce ” from the film The Witc hes of Eastw ick by John Willi ams Three women discover they are witches. At first it’s kind of fun— until, that is, they realize the devil himself has joined the party.
List en for the : • swirling, rising, and falling string patterns hinting at witches’ dancing. • playful light notes of the woodwinds creating the sense of wicked fun. • low, rumbling, and crashing sounds suggesting the dangerous presence of the devil.
.
ue fantastiq e i n o h p m hz) fr o m S y R E - le e - o A B ( z o i r B erl b y H ec t o ? bad dream ne — a e v a h r e Ev bad o of a really s ll ty te ic s u found guil is This m e h t a th ams s. a man dre an he love m o w e th of killing
Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns (pronounced san-SAHNZ) and “Funeral March of a Marionette” by Charles Gounod (goo-NO)
“ R i t u al Fi r e D a n ce”
fr o m t h e b all E l a m or b r e t u jo b y M a n u el d e Falla (F Y E -yah) How do you get rid of a ghost? In th e Spanish s tory behind this music, gyps ies dance to ch ase away a ghost who is haunting a young wo man.
Listen for t h e: • ru
mbling and w sounds crea hirling ted by the clarinets and violins. • increase in tempo (spe ed) toward the end.
(m ov em en ts 1 an d 2, wi th gr am ) mo vem en t 3 lat er in the pro by Ga br iela Le na Fr a n k y of “Día de los Muertos” or The Da ry the Dead might sound like a sca en wh holiday, especially since it’s a day visit. spirits of the dead come back to and ll But guess what? Despite the sku y from skeleton decorations, this holida mbers Mexico is mostly fun. Family me s who celebrate the lives of loved one ds, have died with their favorite foo parties, and activities. This music tells of how one town gets ready for the festivities.
Li st en fo r th e :
t • bells and humming sounds tha e. remind you of a church servic n • clanging sounds of young me banging pots and pans to chase away bad spirits. ent 3) • festive dance music (in movem tes as the village cooks and decora . to welcome the good spirits
M usic fro m th e mo vie Co co
“ Noche de Jaranas ”
fr om th e mo vi e La no ch e de lo s M ay as by Si lv es tr e Re vu el ta s (r ay -v oo -E L- ta hs ) Imagine the ancient M ayan people of Mexico enjo ying a night full of fun and da ncing.
L is te n fo r th e :
• variety of percussio n instruments, including blocks, rattles, xyloph one, and different types of drums. • sounds of traditiona l Mexican folk dances. • energetic playing fro m the full orchestra.
“D ía de lo s M ue r to s Su it e” by Mi cha el Gia cch ino (ju h - KE E -n oh)
Visit a wonder-filled world of both the living and the dead in this music from the movie Coc o . In the film, young Miguel accidentally travels from his small town in Mexico to the land of the dead — right before Día de los Muertos no less!
Li ste n fo r th e :
• guitar, trumpets, violins, and rhythms of traditional Mexican folk songs. • solo guitar alternating with the sounds of the full orchestra. • rattles, chimes, and claps from percussion instruments such as maracas, marimba, and more.
Many Musicians Led by One Conductor
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.
high-pitched notes that can represent a wicked laugh or a whirling wind.
very slow tempos, often with low notes, that suggest someone or something might be sneaking up behind you.
different combinations of tones to create unpleasant or uncomfortable sounds.
Watches and listens carefully. Stays seated.
Cuesheet Performance Guide
At today’s concert, conductor Nicholas Hersh 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!
k t o ac u lar o p S National Symphony Orchestra Nicholas Hersh, conductor
David M. Rubenstein Chairman
there’s more!
Halloween
Presented in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Claps at the end of each piece when the conductor turns around.
wait !
NSO Family Concert
elcome boys and girls, to the haunted Concert Hall of the Kennedy Center! Today, we’ll introduce you to lots of musical treats about witches, ghostly spirits, magical spells, fantastical creatures, and more—all performed by the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO).
Deborah F. Rutter
President
Mario R. Rossero
Senior Vice President Education
Gianandrea Noseda
Music Director National Symphony Orchestra
The Haunted Hall Starting one hour before each concert, visit the Haunted Hall musical instrument “petting zoo” in the spookily-transformed Kennedy Center Atrium on the Roof Terrace Level. Enjoy trick-or-treating and Halloween merriment galore while getting up close with the spooktacular instruments played on stage (a project of the Volunteer Council of the NSO).
Creative Conversation After the 4 p.m. performance, stick around to ask questions and hear stories in an up-close-and-personal talk with some of the musicians.
Upcoming Family Concerts Please plan to join us at upcoming National Symphony Orchestra Family Concerts: February 24 , 2019 Let’s Go to the Moon! April 7, 2019 Symphonic Storytelling: The Travels of Babar 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.
Additional support for the NSO Family Concerts is provided by A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation; Macy’s; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; Anne and Chris Reyes; an endowment from the Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation; the U.S. Department of Education; and the Volunteer Council of the National Symphony Orchestra. Funding for Access and Accommodation Programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by the U.S. Department of Education. Major support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by David M. 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. 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. © 2018 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
David M. Rubenstein is the Presenting Underwriter of the NSO. WGL is the proud sponsor of the NSO Family Concert
Presenting Sponsor of Performances for Young Audiences