Transcript Peter and the Wolf - Delaware Symphony Orchestra

Peter and the Wolf
by Sergei Prokofiev
Lesson 2 - The story of Peter and the Wolf
EQ: How can music tell a story?
First, let's review the motifs for each
of the characters.
As you listen, think of one or two
adjectives to describe that character.
Let's begin!
The Bird
The Duck
The Cat
The Grandfather
The Wolf
Peter
Rifle Shots (Hunters)
After listening and describing the characters, decide which
category to place them in:
bird
duck
cat
grandfather
wolf
peter
hunters
friendly
not friendly
What is it about the music that makes the characters
seem friendly or not friendly?
Here's some musical terms to help you explain:
dynamics - how loud or soft the music is played
pitch - how high or low the notes are sounded
(remember, smaller instruments sound higher than larger instruments which sound low)
tempo - how fast or slow the music is played
"Peter and the Wolf" takes place in a meadow, close to
where Peter lives with his grandfather.
Let's listen to the story unfold:
Peter in the Meadow
Peter's first friend - who is it?
Peter's second friend - who does this friend talk to?
Peter's third friend - who does this friend chase?
Peter's grandfather tells Peter that the meadow is a
dangerous place. Does Peter listen?
Grandfather talks to Peter
What happens to the tempo of Peter's motif after he
talks to his grandfather?
The argument is over
Does Peter go back home?
So far, we have met Peter, the bird, the duck, the cat
and the grandfather.
Who do you think will appear next?
What other instruments were added to the motif?
Oh no!
The wolf has appeared in the meadow!
Who is in danger now?
How can they escape?
Let's listen to what happens next!
The cat and the wolf
How has the tempo changed for the cat?
What happens to the pitch of the clarinet?
So, where does the cat escape to?
Who else could also be where the cat is?
The duck and the wolf
How has the tempo changed for the duck?
Do you think the duck was able to escape?
The bird and the cat
Is the cat still chasing the bird?
Have they returned to their original tempo?
Where is the wolf now?
Peter has been watching everything and
wants to help his friends.
He grabs a rope to make a lasso.
What does Peter do next?
What happens to the pitch of Peter's motif?
What other instruments play Peter's motif?
Distracting the wolf
Who distracts the wolf so Peter can catch him with the lasso?
Peter catches the wolf but he
tries to escape!
Oh no!
Who can help Peter?
Do you know?
The hunters approach with their guns
Will Peter let them shoot the wolf?
Peter's suggestion
What could they do with the wolf that wouldn't hurt him?
They take the wolf to the zoo
What has happened to the tempo of Peter's motif?
Is it still played by the string quartet?
The finale
Who is following Peter and the wolf to the zoo?
Let's see if you remember the order
of events in the story.
Now, it's time to get creative!
You will now create or color a mask of one of the
characters so we can act out the story!
On the next slide, you will have time to practice your
acting for each part of the story your character
appears.
Think about how your character would be moving each
time they appear.
Peter in the Meadow
Peter's first friend
What does Peter do next
Peter's second friend
Distracting the wolf
Peter's third friend
Peter catches the wolf but he tries to escape
Grandfather talks to Peter
The hunters approach with their guns
The argument is over
Who will appear next
Peter's suggestion
They take the wolf to the zoo
The cat and the wolf
The duck and the wolf
The bird and the cat
Where is the wolf
The finale
Dress Rehearsal
Time for your final performance!
Good luck!
Peter in the Meadow
Peter's first friend
What does Peter do next
Peter's second friend
Distracting the wolf
Peter's third friend
Peter catches the wolf but he tries to escape
Grandfather talks to Peter
The hunters approach with their guns
The argument is over
Who will appear next
Peter's suggestion
They take the wolf to the zoo
The cat and the wolf
The duck and the wolf
The bird and the cat
Where is the wolf
The finale
Now, let's answer the Essential Question:
How can music tell a story?
For your viewing enjoyment:
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra plays "Peter and
the Wolf'
"Peter and the Wolf" from Disney's Make
Music Mine
The End