Cuesheet Performance Guide
President John F. Kennedy
What Makes Music Sound Spacey? The music in a concert, theater performance, or movie might help you imagine space—but, how? Musical tools that composers might use include: ■ long, soaring notes—especially with
brass instruments—that suggest the huge openness of space. ■ tinkling sounds (like from bells, triangles, or
keyboard instruments) that suggest twinkling stars, the sun’s rays, and a sense of wonder. ■ low sounds that speed up to hint that space
is dramatic and sometimes scary. ■ gentle music, like from the harp, showing
space’s otherworldly quiet and beauty. ■ different combinations of tones to
create unpleasant sounds to suggest how different and confusing space can be. ■ unusual instruments, such as the theremin
(a small electronic instrument that can be played without touching it) to create spooky, eerie sounds that make us think of the unknown.
The Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo” Starting one hour before each concert, stop by the musical instrument “petting zoo” for hands-on activities that let you get up close with the instruments played on stage. A project of the Volunteer Council for the NSO.
NSO Family Concert
Creative Conversation
Anthony Walker piano
Upcoming Family Concert Please plan to join us at the next National Symphony Orchestra Family Concert: April 7, 2019—Symphonic Storytelling: The Travels of Babar
Support for NSO Family Concert: Let’s Go to the Moon! is provided by United Technologies Corporation.
Deborah F. Rutter President
Additional support for the NSO Family Concerts is provided by A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation; 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.
Mario R. Rossero
Funding for Access and Accommodation Programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Senior Vice President Education
Major support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by David M. Rubenstein through the Rubenstein Arts Access Program.
Gianandrea Noseda
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.
Music Director National Symphony Orchestra
conductor
After the 4 p.m. performance, stick around to ask questions and hear stories in an up-close-and-personal talk with the conductor and some of the musicians.
David M. Rubenstein Chairman
Emil de Cou
© 2019 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 Concerts
Presenting Sponsor of Performances for Young Audiences
Cuesheet Performance Guide
President John F. Kennedy
What Makes Music Sound Spacey? The music in a concert, theater performance, or movie might help you imagine space—but, how? Musical tools that composers might use include: ■ long, soaring notes—especially with
brass instruments—that suggest the huge openness of space. ■ tinkling sounds (like from bells, triangles, or
keyboard instruments) that suggest twinkling stars, the sun’s rays, and a sense of wonder. ■ low sounds that speed up to hint that space
is dramatic and sometimes scary. ■ gentle music, like from the harp, showing
space’s otherworldly quiet and beauty. ■ different combinations of tones to
create unpleasant sounds to suggest how different and confusing space can be. ■ unusual instruments, such as the theremin
(a small electronic instrument that can be played without touching it) to create spooky, eerie sounds that make us think of the unknown.
The Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo” Starting one hour before each concert, stop by the musical instrument “petting zoo” for hands-on activities that let you get up close with the instruments played on stage. A project of the Volunteer Council for the NSO.
NSO Family Concert
Creative Conversation
Anthony Walker piano
Upcoming Family Concert Please plan to join us at the next National Symphony Orchestra Family Concert: April 7, 2019—Symphonic Storytelling: The Travels of Babar
Support for NSO Family Concert: Let’s Go to the Moon! is provided by United Technologies Corporation.
Deborah F. Rutter President
Additional support for the NSO Family Concerts is provided by A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation; 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.
Mario R. Rossero
Funding for Access and Accommodation Programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Senior Vice President Education
Major support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by David M. Rubenstein through the Rubenstein Arts Access Program.
Gianandrea Noseda
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.
Music Director National Symphony Orchestra
conductor
After the 4 p.m. performance, stick around to ask questions and hear stories in an up-close-and-personal talk with the conductor and some of the musicians.
David M. Rubenstein Chairman
Emil de Cou
© 2019 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 Concerts
Presenting Sponsor of Performances for Young Audiences