Join the Symphony as the Orchestra Strikes Back and returns to that galaxy far, far away for an afternoon of music from the Star Wars films composed by John Williams. The concert will open with the iconic Main Title from Star Wars. In addition, the Symphony will perform such favorites as “Duel of the Fates” from Episode 1: The Phantom Menace; “Across the Stars” from Episode II: Attack of the Clones; “Battle of the Heroes” from Episode III: Revenge of the Sith; “Cantina Band” from Episode IV: A New Hope; “Imperial March” from Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back; “Luke and Leia” from Episode VI: Return of the Jedi; and “Scherzo for X-Wings” and “Rey’s Theme” from Episode VII: The Force Awakens. The concert will conclude with Star Wars “Throne Room and End Title.”
In addition, attendees will have a change to meet and greet their favorite characters from the Star Wars universe when the Carolina Garrison of the 501st Legion joins the Symphony for pre-concert festivities (includes a photo opportunity) and on-stage fun!
Single tickets for Discovery Concert for Kids Series for the 2017–2018 season are $7 for children, ages three to 12 (age two and under, free) and $18 for adults. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Symphony Box Office at 336.464.0145 or online at WSsymphony.org.
The doors will open at 2 p.m. on February 11, an hour before performance time, for a variety of child-friendly pre-concert events. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the exciting scientific adventures of outer space, experience the thrill of robotics, create and take home a special outer space themed craft, and more! They also will be able to
hold, play, and learn about instruments at an instrument petting zoo. Pre-concert activities are included in the price of the concert ticket. Discovery Concert for Kids pre-concert activities partners include the Carolina Garrison of the 501st Legion, 501st Carolina Garrison, the Winston-Salem Dash, Kaleideum North, Paisley Middle School, Sawtooth School for Visual Arts, and Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital.
The final Discovery Concert for Kids in the 2017–2018 season will be:
The Great Outdoors: An Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 3 p.m.
(pre-concert activities begin at 2 p.m.)
Reynolds Auditorium
Jessica Morel, conductor
Paperhand Puppet Intervention, guest artists
Celebrate the beauty of nature through music and puppetry! The Symphony pays tribute to the wonders of the great outdoors as well as furry and feathery friends through orchestral favorites, joined by returning guests Paperhand Puppet Intervention. Bring the family to this Earth Day party and learn how you can make a difference in the world!
These concerts and the Winston-Salem Symphony are sponsored by Season Presenting Sponsors BB&T and Bell Davis & Pitt, P.A.; Discovery Concerts for Kids Presenting Sponsor Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital; Founding Sponsor Jeanne Hill; the Arts Council of Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County; and the North Carolina Arts Council.
About the Winston-Salem Symphony
The Winston-Salem Symphony, one of the Southeast’s most highly regarded regional orchestras, began its 71st season, which is Music Director Robert Moody’s Farewell Season, in September 2017. Under the baton of Maestro Moody, the season includes the Classics and Kicked-Back Classics series, Plugged-In Pops series, Discovery Concerts for Kids, annual performances of Handel’s Messiah, a concert featuring Winston-Salem Symphony and Youth Symphony musicians, holiday concerts, three youth orchestra ensembles, and a multitude of educational and community engagement programs. The Symphony is supported by Season Presenting Sponsors BB&T and Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A., as well as generous funding from the Arts Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, the North Carolina Arts Council, and other dedicated sponsors. For more information, visit WSsymphony.org.
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