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Read all about Peter and the Wolf. Refer to the table below to see a list of characters from the story and the specific instrument that represents each character. Characters and Instruments. Peter. Strings (Violin, Viola, String bass, Cello)
- Flute
- Bassoon
- Clarinet
- Strings (Violin, Viola, String bass, Cello)
- About Peter and The Wolf
- The Story of Peter and The Wolf
- The Characters of Peter and The Wolf
- Peter – The Strings
- The Woodwind Family
- The Brass Family
- The Percussion Family
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- The Performers
Peter and the Wolf is a symphonic folk tale written by the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev. In 1936, he was commissioned to write a musical story for children by Natalya Sats, the director of the Moscow Central Children’s Theatre. The intent was to introduce children to individual instruments in the orchestra. As a narrator tells the story, the o...
Peter is walking through a green meadow and sees his friends the Bird chirping about. His friend the duck comes by and takes a swim in the pond. The bird and the duck argue about whether birds should fly or swim. Then, Peter notices a Cat walking through the grass. The Cat tries to pounce on the Bird, but Peter warns his friend the the Bird flies i...
Each character in Peter and the Wolfis represented by a different instrument: 1. Peter by the Strings 2. The Bird by the Flute 3. The Duck by the Oboe 4. The Cat by the Clarinet 5. The Grandfather by the Bassoon 6. The Wolf by the French Horns 7. The Hunters by the Timpani (or Kettle Drums)
Peter is played by the the instruments of theString Family. The string section includes the violins, the violas, the cellos, and the double basses.His melody is most often played by the violin. The string family is the largest section in the orchestra. It takes lots of string instruments to make a sound that’s loud enough to be heard with the other...
The Bird, the Duck, the Cat, and Peter’sGrandfather are all played by instruments in the Woodwind Family. These instruments usually look like long sticks and are sometimes made of wood. They are each played slightly differently, and the different shape and materials of each instrument help to create its own unique sound. The orchestra often has two...
The instruments of the Brass Family are made of brass. Brass players produce sound by buzzing their lips together on the surface of the instrument’s mouthpiece. This section includes the trumpet, the French horn, the trombone, and the tuba.The orchestra usually has one to four of each brass instrument, and sometimes more. Brass instruments are very...
The Percussion Familyis the most diverse family of the orchestra. It can include common instruments like drums and the triangle, or stranger instruments like the kazoo and the wind machine. Some percussion instruments can play different notes, like the xylophone or timpani. And some percussion instruments cannot, like the triangle, tambourine, or s...
Go one step further with our Program and Activity Guide, featuring extra information on Peter and the Wolf, plus printable activities like a word search, crossword puzzle, and letter jumbles. If you enjoyed this performance of Peter and the Wolf, we invite you to make a donation to the Friends of the Symphony so that they can continue to produce ed...
The Fort Collins Symphony
The Fort Collins Symphony is the oldest arts organization and the only professional symphony orchestra in Larimer County. For decades, this orchestra has enriched lives, shaped the musical landscape of Northern Colorado, and served as an enduring cornerstone of our region’s cultural foundation. Its mission is to perform spectacular live orchestral music and host educational events as a means of inspiring, bringing joy, and providing an environment that is entertaining, nurturing, and inclusiv...
Maestro Wes Kenney, Conductor
Maestro Wes Kenney has served as the Fort Collins Symphony conductor and music director since 2003. His interest in music started at an early age. After attending a performance of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man with its signature song “76 Trombones,” he was inspired to take up this brass instrument. This eventually led to a full-time career in music when he decided to study conducting. Mr. Kenney is an internationally recognized and award-winning conductor. He regularly conducts the Fort Co...
Scott Wheeler, Narrator
Scott Wheeler, a fifth generation Coloradan and Fort Collins’ native, has taught music and drama in the Poudre School District (PSD) since 1997. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from CSU and his Masters of Music from UNC. Currently, he teaches at Kinard Core Knowledge and is a National Board Certified Music Teacher. As a singer, French hornist, actor, and musician, he has experience performing and working throughout the United States and Europe. In 2015, Mr. Wheeler played the...
The cat quickly climbs into the tree with the bird, but the duck, who has jumped out of the pond, is chased, overtaken, and swallowed by the beast. Seeing all of this from inside, Peter fetches a rope and climbs over the garden wall into the tree.
Sonia is one of the main protagonists from Disney's 1946 short Peter and the Wolf, a segment of the feature film Make Mine Music. Sonia is very funny and quackative for a duck, and also a close friend to Sasha.
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Mar 26, 2008 · The wolf wolfs down the duck and then threatens the bird and cat. Determined to thwart the aggressor, Peter sneaks back outside and manages to catch the animal, with the help of the bird and a...
Nov 21, 2023 · Peter, a young boy in the Soviet wilderness, meets a variety of animals, including a duck, a cat, and a bird. The story involves Peter's grandfather scolding him for being outside, warning of...
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Sonia is very funny and quackative for a duck, and also a close friend to Sasha. She almost gets eaten by the wolf, but manages to survive. She is sometimes afraid as seen when she imagines the wolf scaring her, and when she swims across a frozen lake to escape from the wolf.
