Cuesheet Performance Guide
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.
Stories in Words, Art, and Music Symphonic storytelling is words, pictures, and live music coming together in perfect harmony to bring a story to life. But what’s really special about live symphonic storytelling is the music and the way you’ll: ◆ s ee the energy and expression in the movement of the musicians as they play the instruments ear sounds more clearly and with more detail ◆h because concert halls are designed to help music sound its best ◆ f eel the vibrations, especially from the deep loud brass instruments or bass drum otice the sounds completely surrounding you, ◆n making you feel like you are in the middle of the story’s world e part of the performance yourself—your feelings, ◆b laughter, and imagination as an audience member are important for bringing a symphonic story to life!
After the show, talk with a friend or family member about which animal you would be and which instrument would best match you (like the flute matched the birds in Carnival or the trumpet matched Babar) and why. Try moving like your animal and imitating the sounds.
David M. Rubenstein Chairman
Deborah F. Rutter
Creative Conversation After the 4 p.m. performance, stick around to ask questions and hear stories in an up-close-andpersonal talk with the conductor and some of the musicians.
Upcoming Family Concerts Please plan to join us at next season’s NSO Family Concerts: October 20, 2019 — Halloween Spooktacular February 16, 2020 — Girl Power! April 19, 2020 — Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs with Ben Folds
Hello, grownups! Please see our free online grownup guide for more information and activities: https://bit.ly/2JEmZAZ
The Kennedy Center offers sensory-friendly shows for a variety of performances. To learn more: goo.gl/uAihKc
Funding for Access and Accommodation Programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Mario R. Rossero
Major support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by David M. Rubenstein through the Rubenstein Arts Access Program.
Gianandrea Noseda Music Director National Symphony Orchestra
Emil de Cou, conductor
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.
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Senior Vice President Education
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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. © 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
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