Resources for Encore! Kids: Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf is one of three programs in our three-year Encore! Kids cycle. (Next year is Carnival of the Animals!)

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, a homeschooler, or parent, below you'll find some additional resources to help your children prepare for the concert experience.

Overview

The children are expected to be prepared to sing two songs with the orchestra: "Twilight" and "Happy." Additionally, you'll find below the official 2021 Encore! Kids choreography for "Happy,” which will also be modeled onstage in the Live Stream concert. 

Twilight Virtual Choir: All students are invited to participate in the Twilight Virtual Choir 2021. (Scroll down just below for additional instructions.)

The Concert Experience - videos, links, and downloads

Twilight – Encore! Kids Theme Song  

Maestro Wolff composed this catchy theme song.

Sing-Along Video: Click on the first video to sing along with to learn the song.

IMPORTANT: For those of you recording and uploading your own singing or sign language of Twilight, see full instructions here.
The deadline for submissions is midnight, April 12, 2021.

Live Performance Video: Click on the 2nd video, from a previous year's Encore! Kids concert, to listen/watch Twilight with full orchestra.

Piano Rehearsal Track: Click here to download a rehearsal piano track to sing along with.  Click on the video to the right from a previous year's Encore! Kids concert to listen/watch Twilight with full orchestra.

Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev    
(listen and watch) 

Watch this excellent, narrated performance by the Vancouver Symphony.

Encore!       Happy

Moore County Schools Music Teacher Luke Arno models his choreography for Happy. Use this video learn the moves!

Use the video below to learn the lyrics.