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North Carolina Symphony 2009-10 Teacher Workbook North Carolina Symphony Teacher Workbook 2009-10 Authors: Marilyn Hoch, Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Raleigh, NC Ann Holland-Goldfinch, Brooks Museums Magnet Elementary School, Raleigh, NC Melissa Raley, Underwood GT Magnet Elementary School, Raleigh, NC Janice Wilson, Briarcliff Elementary School, Cary, NC Composer art copyright Nick Meglin and published with special permission by WCPE, The Classical Station Table of Contents Information about the 2009-10 Education Concert Program........................................ 4 Kathryn Wyatt, Director of Education and Community Engagement Author Biographies.............................................................................................................. 5 Piotr IlyichTchaikovsky (1840-1893) .................................................................................6 Swan Lake: Prelude to Act III Georges Bizet (1838-1875).................................................................................................. 12 Carillon from L’Arlesienne, Suite No. 1 Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)............................................................................ 18 Capriccio Espagnol, Movements IV & V Terry Mizesko (b.1954)...................................................................................................... 36 A Little Dance Suite, Movement II: Dos Muchachos Mariachi Aaron Copland (1900-1990)..............................................................................................40 John Henry Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) ...................................................................................50 Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, Movement IV, “Storm” Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921).....................................................................................56 Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah Additional Resources for Teachers and Students............................................................63 These concerts are made possible by a generous grant-in-aid from the State of North Carolina, Honorable Beverly Perdue, Governor; Honorable Linda A. Carlisle, Secretary for Cultural Resources and the following supporters: Education Benefactors Education Patrons The Harford Financial Services Group • BB&T Insurance Services, Inc. • The McLean Foundation The Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation • Liberty Mutual Education Sponsors The Rolander Family Foundation • The Florence Rogers Charitable Trust • Nordstrom Foundation Dominion Foundation • Harris Stratex • Hunter Industries Inc. Education Concert Supporters The Janirve Foundation • The Mary Whiting Ewing Charitable Foundation Fund The Ina Mae and Rex G. Powell Wake County Music Education Fund The Elaine Tayloe Kirkland Fund • The Ruby and Raymond A. Bryan Foundation North Carolina Symphony Teacher Workbook © 2009 by the North Carolina Symphony Society Inc. Reproduction of the book in its entirety is strictly forbidden. Permission is given to duplicate charts, diagrams, scores, puzzles, etc. for classroom use only. Editors: Kathryn Wyatt, Director of Education and Community Engagement, North Carolina Symphony Jessica L. Nalbone, Artistic Operations Assistant, North Carolina Symphony Andrea Blanchfield, Artistic Intern, North Carolina Symphony • 1 • Education Programs of Your North Carolina Symphony EDUCATION CONCERTS: 40 to 45 full-orchestra concerts are given annually throughout the state to audiences of third through fifth grades; printed materials with specifically designed curriculum for the music education program are given to teachers at the start of each school year. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS: The North Carolina Symphony currently offers an annual teacher training workshop and provides supplemental classroom resources for teachers through their website. The Symphony’s professional development programs and resources aims to address North Carolina curriculum standards in education, offer best practices in the classroom and discuss important issues facing music educators in our state. ONLINE RESOURCES: Interactive website pages are dedicated to the North Carolina Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement programs. Teachers can reserve their education concert experience online, order resource materials online and download helpful videos and presentations supporting classroom preparation for the North Carolina Symphony Education Concert. MAXINE SWALIN AWARD FOR AN OUTSTANDING MUSIC EDUCATOR: An award given annually in honor of Maxine Swalin to an outstanding music teacher in North Carolina. YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS: A six-concert Saturday morning and afternoon series designed to entertain and educate children through classical music. PRE-CONCERT TALKS: Held prior to each classical concert in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham and Moore County and reach an estimated 3,300 people a year. YOUTH CONCERTO COMPETITION: An annual competition open to 10 to 21 year old musicians in two divisions with four cash prizes and an opportunity to perform with the North Carolina Symphony; nearly 100 students audition annually. YOUNG STRINGS OF THE TRIANGLE: Since 1998, this program has provided free private string lessons and mentoring from symphony musicians and partner community-musicians with eighteen minority or economically disadvantaged string players. OVATIONS!: 30-minute mini-recitals given by area young artists and chamber ensembles in advance of classical concerts in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Moore County. MASTER CLASSES: An opportunity for young instrumentalists to perform and be coached by visiting guest artists performing with the Symphony. Artists such as Grant Llewellyn, Music Director; Midori, violin; Yo-Yo Ma, cello; Branford Marsalis, alto saxophone; and Elena Kats- Chernin, Composer, have recently given classes. ENSEMBLES IN THE SCHOOLS: An in-school program that brings North Carolina Symphony ensembles into classrooms as intimate learning experiences. Musicians work collaboratively with teaching artists and classroom teachers to create programs that are entertaining and supportive of the North Carolina state education curriculum guidelines. INSTRUMENT ZOOS: Have your child’s fingers been dreaming of the trumpet? Ever wonder what it’s like to play the cello? Now you can find out with this hands-on pre-concert activity. Musicians will demonstrate their instruments and give you the opportunity to try them out for yourself! Instrument Zoos are held one hour prior to Young People’s Concerts and select Summerfest concerts. • 2 • Education Programs of Your North Carolina Symphony MEET THE ARTISTS: A fun and informative program offered to Symphony patrons at 6:30pm on select concert nights. Guest artists team up with distinguished lecturers to provide a complete concert experience which will whet the appetite for that evening’s performance! Audience members have the chance to ask questions about the performing artists and learn about the backstage and onstage moments building up to that night’s concert. OPEN REHEARSALS: Middle school, high school and college students are invited to orchestra open dress rehearsals where they will have the opportunity to observe world-class musicians, soloists and conductors at work. Conductors and artists, when available, will meet with students during the break for an interactive Q&A session. PLAY-WITH-THE-PROS: An annual side-by-side rehearsal and concert experience that places music students and community musicians next to professional musicians. In partnership with the Town of Cary. MANNING CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: A free chamber music concert series with North Carolina Symphony musicians, guest artists and Peace College faculty. This series is hosted by Peace College as part of the Manning Chamber Music Series in Kenan Auditorium at Peace College in Raleigh. PUB CONCERTS: Special dinner evenings are paired with a discussion and chamber music performance by North Carolina Symphony musicians, held in local alternative concert spaces. The North Carolina Symphony has enjoyed great success in presenting pub concerts in area bars and restaurants, attracting new and young audiences to Symphony sponsored events. FRIDAY FAVORITES: A special noon time North Carolina Symphony concert series with shortened performances that are informal in structure. Concert Conductors speak from the stage offering personal insights into the works performed. COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESIDENCY PROJECT: Launched in the 2008-09 season, this program supports short-term residencies for soloists and small ensembles with North Carolina Community Colleges. The project will expose a broad audience from small and rural communities to talented musicians. Project collaborations include performances for public schools and community college students, master classes for advanced students and performances at civic clubs. FIDELITY FUTURESTAGE®: The North Carolina Symphony and Fidelity Investments are partnering through the 2010-2011 season to launch Fidelity FutureStage® in Wake, Durham, Chatham and Orange counties. Fidelity FutureStage® in North Carolina will help prepare and inspire underserved elementary school students for future stages in life. The program is a series of intensive in-classroom and concert hall experiences including instrumental instruction, mentoring, and general music education. YOUTH ORCHESTRA PARTNERSHIP: The top orchestra of the Philharmonic Association, the Triangle Youth Philharmonic is the official youth orchestra of the North Carolina Symphony. North Carolina Symphony