Children join Maestro David Michael Wolff and Orchestra 2100 for “Peter and the Wolf.”
Encore! Kids: Peter and the Wolf 2022/23
Online resources for students, teachers and parents. [scroll down for links and resources]
KEY INFORMATION
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Culminating concert: Every child will participate in a live interactive concert in-person at Mecklenburg High School’s new Auditorium on Friday, May 5, 2023, 10:30am.
About the Concert Experience: The children don't come to sit and watch – they become the orchestra. This is more akin to a rock concert than a traditional Symphony Orchestra kids concert. It's completely interactive, and wildly impactful. The kids own it, and they'll never forget it.
Students involved: All of Mecklenburg County School’s first and second graders are participating in the 2022/23 School year.
This year's theme: “Peter and the Wolf,’ Sergei Prokofiev’s classic and enchanting introduction to the Symphony Orchestra.
Classroom preparation: All students will prepare in their weekly music class for at least eight weeks prior to the culminating concert experience to gain maximum impact and benefit from the program.
Art Integration and Exhibition: All participating students will also have music and themes from the program integrated into their Art class. Each student will create a unique work of art inspired by the music and “Peter and the Wolf” theme. Some of these creations will be integrated into an art exhibit at the concert itself, as well as an art exhibit TBD in the Spring in Mecklenburg County.
Guest Musician Visit: Every participating music class will be visited by Maestro David Michael Wolff. Other special Guest Artists from the orchestra may also visit the students during the course of their preparations. The Artists will share about the program and make music together with the children.
Concert Program and rehearsal/preparation resource links:
Twilight – Encore! Kids Theme Song * (Children sing)
Click here to download a piano rehearsal MP3 track (no vocals)
Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev (Children watch/listen)
Program Funding: Encore! Kids is a public-private partnership. In Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Orchestra 2100 partners with Mecklenburg County Schools; the program is made possible through generous funding through hundreds of local citizens and businesses across and beyond.
Costs: There is no cost to the student or their families to participate.
Private-Public Partnership: Minimal indirect costs are provided through the school district, such as the performance venue, busing the children to the performance, logistical support, and integration of the program into existing music instruction in the schools. The key component of the partnership is exploring synergistic ways to connect the larger community with the project to enable private funding. The School System is in a unique position to educate parents about the program to create community ownership and support.
Integration with Common Core, Standards of Learning: According to participating Music Educators in NC, Encore! Kids easily integrates into the existing teaching standards in place for Music Teachers. The program is intended to enhance, not replace, the existing curriculum. Teachers report that due to the Encore! Kids program and their students looking forward to and preparing for the culminating interactive concert that the classroom experience improves significantly.
Technological innovation: Encore! Kids will experience annual iterations based on the existing platform, incorporating cutting edge educational software and integration into the culminating performances of innovative technologies, such as 3D-printed instruments, VR and hologram imagery.
