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Symphony Tacoma will perform Peter and the Wolf on Sunday, May 1 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 13, 2022 Media Contact: Susan Newsom, Marketing & Communications Manager 253-272-7264 ext. 2 | noopener noreferrer (mailto:snewsom@symphonytacoma.org) Symphony Tacoma Presents Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, A Concert for Kids Mini Maestros: Peter and the Wolf (https://t.e2ma.net/click/02l8or/0qkb9lcc/8w6i9jb) Sunday, May 1, 2022 Concert: 2:30 – 3:30 pm Instrument Petting Zoo: 1:30 – 2:30 pm Pantages Theater Sarah Ioannides, conductor | JR Nobles, narrator Tacoma, WA—Symphony Tacoma is pleased to announce its performance of Peter and the Wolf on May 1, 2022 at 2:30 pm in the Pantages Theater. This performance is part of the Symphony’s Mini Maestros (https://t.e2ma.net/click/02l8or/0qkb9lcc/op7i9jb) program which presents concerts designed for kids ages 2-8 and their families. Offering interactive, close encounters with Symphony Tacoma musicians and their instruments and curriculum prepared by Early Childhood Learning experts, the 45-minute “informances” get kids physically and mentally engaged with the music.­ Composed in 1936, Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf has introduced children to classical music and orchestras for generations. It tells the story of a young boy living with his grandfather in a forest clearing, and the adventure he and his animal friends have when a wolf comes through the garden gate. Each character is represented by a different instrument or group of instruments that bring the classic Russian folktale to life. Narrating the concert will be JR Nobles, Executive Director of Friends of the Children—Tacoma (https://t.e2ma.net/click/02l8or/0qkb9lcc/4h8i9jb), a nonprofit organization that pairs children facing obstacles with a professional mentor (called a Friend) who spends three to four one-on-one hours a week through high school graduation: "12+ years, no matter what.” A Tacoma native, Nobles graduated from Wilson High School. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Washington and a Master of Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University. Prior to the performance, children can touch, play and hear a selection of instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo with the assistance of musicians. The petting zoo begins at 1:30 pm in the lobby. Additionally, kids can learn more about the music, story and characters with activities in the Symphony’s Virtual Classroom (https://t.e2ma.net/click/02l8or/0qkb9lcc/ka9i9jb). Tickets are $7 for children/$10 for adults and may be purchased online (https://t.e2ma.net/click/02l8or/0qkb9lcc/029i9jb), by calling the Symphony Tacoma Box Office at 253-272-7264 ext. 1, or at the Pantages Theater on concert day. The Mini Maestros Series is sponsored by Ted Brown Music, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Charles Wright Academy, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Annie Wright Schools, TAPCO Credit Union and Tacoma Creates. ABOUT SYMPHONY TACOMA: Building community through music. Inspiring audiences with live musical experiences that transcend tradition, Symphony Tacoma has been a vital part of Tacoma's cultural landscape for 75 years. Today's Symphony Tacoma is a metropolitan professional symphony orchestra with more than 80 orchestral musicians and a volunteer chorus of 70. Now in her sixth season as Music Director for Symphony Tacoma, Sarah Ioannides is renowned for her passionate conducting, creativity, arts collaboration, and commitment to innovation and diversity. Keeping live musical performance alive in the heart of the region, Symphony Tacoma concertizes for an annual audience of nearly 20,000 citizens throughout Pierce County and the Greater Puget Sound area. symphonytacoma.org (https://t.e2ma.net/click/02l8or/0qkb9lcc/gvaj9jb) COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Symphony Tacoma is committed to providing a safe and healthy concert environment. All patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending Symphony Tacoma performances, whether or not they have been vaccinated. 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