Sergei Prokofiev 1891-1953

These are just a few of the kid-friendly music facts you’re students can read about in The Right Notes.

• Sergei Prokofiev was born in Ukraine, part of the former USSR. He learned chess by age seven and excelled at it throughout his life, even once beating a chess master!

• At age 13, Prokofiev was the youngest student ever to be admitted to the St. Petersburg Conservatory (a music college). He won the top prize awarded by his school, and became a concert pianist who toured many countries.

• His compositions were always new and creative, prompting his teachers to disapprove of his works since he was always “breaking the rules” of composition. Undaunted, Prokofiev experimented even further and became famous for his distinct style.

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Concert Pianist

Concert Pianist

Take the time to share the arts with children - You just might inspire the next famous concert pianist, composer, or conductor!

Here's a simple way to explain what a "concert pianist" is to the kids in your life:

• Skilled pianists who perform classical piano works are known as “concert pianists.”

• Concert pianists play solo music and ensemble works.

• Many concert pianists earn their living by playing concerts, teaching, and recording.

• When concert pianists aren’t performing, they often practice several hours every day. After all, playing the piano is a concert pianist’s job!

To learn more, visit Alberti Publishing.

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Symphony

Symphony

Do you want to explain what a symphony is to the young protege in your life? Here is a simple definition:

• A “symphony” is a composition usually written for an orchestra to play.

• Most symphonies have three or four movements.

• One very famous symphony is Franz Joseph Haydn’s “Surprise Symphony.” It begins quietly and then suddenly, SURPRISE! –the orchestra plays a loud chord, waking up anyone who has dozed off!

To learn more, visit Alberti Publishing.

Illustration by Heidi Cabrera.

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Orchestra

Many children know what an orchestra is, but do they know the different types of orchestras? The Right Notes describes an orchestra in the following way:

An “orchestra” is a group of musicians who play together. Musicians in an orchestra play woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, and sometimes keyboard instruments.

A conductor stands in front of the orchestra and leads the musicians as they play.

A large orchestra is sometimes called a “symphony orchestra.” A small orchestra is called a “chamber orchestra.” A symphony orchestra may have up to 100 musicians and a chamber orchestra may have 30 to 40 musicians.

To learn more, visit Alberti Publishing.

Illustration by Heidi Cabrera.

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