The charming, modern sequel to Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
“A phenomenal addition to our family concerts.
The music was beautiful, the story was fun, an absolute home run.”
—Ben Kipp, VP of Education, Utah Symphony
Product bundle includes Orchestral Score, Narrator's part, Instrumental Parts (7.6.5.4.3 strings). This is a SALE of physical sheet music, not rental. For rental information, contact the composer.
- 15 minutes of family fun for orchestra and narrator.
- Designed to be played immediately after Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, which makes a complete outreach/family concert of just under an hour.
- Orchestration: 1(picc).1.1.1 - 3.1.1.0 - timp.perc(2) - strings (same personnel as Peter and the Wolf).
- Includes teaching kit, coloring page, and PDFs for educators.
- Composer Andrew Maxfield—an animated teacher and public speaker—is available to hire as the narrator, plus pre-concert lectures, school presentations, etc. (Contact him separately for details)
“Performing and collaborating with Andrew ... was a delightful and energizing experience for my orchestra and me! Andrew brings the music of Peter and the Wolf into the 21st century with colorful timbral effects in all sections of the orchestra, making it an ideal piece for a family or educational concert!”
—Dr. Christopher Fashun, Hope College Orchestra
"[What About the Duck?] is a clever and well-constructed piece with a fun and appealing story, and it’s a welcome sequel to Peter and the Wolf. It’s a really nice addition to the repertoire."
—Maestro David Yavornitzky, Utah Symphony