Jacksonville Symphony s Young People s Concerts March 7-10, 2017 Materials developed in partnership with DCPS music teachers.
IGOR STRAVINSKY 1882-1971
Igor Stravinsky 1882-1971 Born: St. Petersburg, Russia Birthdate: June 17, 1882 Stravinsky came from a musical family. His father was an opera singer so he often spent time at opera performances and met many famous musicians. Igor began taking piano at age 9.
Stravinsky Conducts The Firebird https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd6okfnb34e
Interesting Pop Culture Facts Ebony Concerto. Look up Woody Herman and the Jazz piece. February 8 th 1960, Stravinsky was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Radio category for his contributions to music. Time Magazine named Stravinsky among the 100 most influential people of the 20 th century. Source: www.walkoffame.com
Events of 1919 The pop-up toaster, short wave radios, and arc welders were invented in the US. January 15: The Boston Molasses Disaster - A wave of molasses released from an exploding storage tank sweeps through Boston killing 21 and injuring 150. January 16: The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, authorizing Prohibition, goes into effect in the United States. February 26: An act of the United States Congress establishes most of the Grand Canyon as a United States National Park, 11 years after Roosevelt designates it a National Monument. First electronic Toaster. President Roosevelt visits the Grand Canyon in 1908.
Events of 1919 June 28: Treaty of Versailles is signed and ends World War I. August 11: The first NFL team for Wisconsin (the Green Bay Packers) is founded by Curly Lambeau one year before the founding of the NFL. December 30: Average grocery prices 1 pound apples 11 2 pounds roast beef 38 3 pounds steak 60 1 pound bread 5 1 pound butter 39 3 pounds chicken 19 Signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
Firebird Animation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvl-hwaylmy&feature=youtu.be
Orchestra Performance, Firebird Suite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je31k6cokzu
About the Firebird Suite I. INTRODUCTION AND DANCE OF THE FIREBIRD The Suite opens with a mysterious Introduction. While wandering in the forest at night, Prince Ivan encounters a magic Firebird. The Prince is captivated by the Firebird's beauty and captures her. However, the Prince takes pity on the Firebird and sets her free. In gratitude, the Firebird gives the Prince one of her feathers and promises to aid him in his hour of need. Characteristics: The Firebird s appearance is portrayed by colorful, radiant trills.
About the Firebird Suite II. DANCE OF THE PRINCESSES The Prince comes to the courtyard of an enchanted castle where he finds thirteen beautiful Princesses, captives of the evil magician Kastchei. The Princesses warn Prince Ivan not to enter the castle, for Kastchei has the power to turn intruders to stone. The Prince boldly ignores their warnings and enters the castle. Characteristics: The princess dance begins with the flutes softly singing a theme that will return in the majestic Finale. The oboe introduces the delicate melody of the Princesses' dance.
About the Firebird Suite III. INFERNAL DANCE OF KING KASTCHEI The Prince is suddenly confronted by Kastchei's horrible servants, and ultimately, the magician himself. Kastchei tries to turn the Prince into stone, but the hero produces the Firebird's magic feather. The Firebird appears and forces Kastchei and his followers into a frenetic dance. Characteristics: A violent chord quickly shatters the tranquility of the previous section. The bassoons and horns chant a menacing, syncopated figure. The entire dance maintains a frightening level of energy and intensity that subsides only after a closing orchestral tirade.
About the Firebird Suite IV. BERCEUSE When Kastchei and his followers are exhausted, the Firebird lulls them to sleep. Characteristics: Solo bassoon, accompanied by harp and strings, plays a haunting melody. An ascending harp glissando leads to a more emotional section, followed by a return of the bassoon melody.
About the Firebird Suite V. FINALE Kastchei and his retinue are destroyed. All of the prisoners are set free, including the Thirteenth Princess, whom the Prince weds. Characteristics: Over string tremolos, a solo horn plays a variation of the theme that was first presented by the flutes in the Princesses' Round. Other members of the orchestra incorporate the melody, as the Finale builds to a grandiose climax.
Marc Chagall: Firebird, 1945
Marc Chagall Chagall designed the costumes for the 1945 performance of the Firebird Suite. The costumes were used by the New York City Ballet who used the costume designs until 2013.
Carnegie Firebird Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh1vs1flex8
Theme to Finale, The Firebird Suite Arranged for Recorder
Name the Notes
Play the Melody
Orff Activity
Standards Targeted Develop effective listening strategies and describe how they can support appreciation of musical works. (MU.4.C.1.1) Describe using correct music vocabulary, what is heard in a specific musical work. (MU.4.C.1.2) Classify orchestral and band instruments as strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion or keyboard. (MU.4.C.1.3) Identify the characteristic behaviors displayed by successful student musicians, and discuss how these qualities will contribute to success beyond the music classroom. (MU.4.F.3.1) Describe characteristics that make various musical works appealing. (MU.4.C.3.1) Describe the influence of selected composers on the musical works and practices or traditions of their time. (MU.4.H.1.2) Describe roles and careers of selected musicians. (MU.4.F.2.1)