Peter and the Wolf

Sunday, April 18, 2027 - 2:30pm

A boy, his animal friends, and one very sneaky wolf.

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Sergei Prokofiev wrote Peter and the Wolf to introduce children to the orchestra — and nearly 90 years later, it still works like magic. Every character has their own instrument: the bird sings through a flute, the duck waddles along on the oboe, the cat prowls on clarinet, and the wolf growls in the French horns.

Follow Peter as he leaves his grandfather's forest clearing and meets his friends, and find out what happens when a wolf comes through the garden gate. With a narrator to tell the tale and the full orchestra bringing every character to life, it's a story your family will recognize in the music long after the concert ends.

And don't worry — everyone makes it home safely.

Arrive early! The instrument petting zoo opens at 1:30 pm, where kids can touch, hold, and try real instruments before the music begins.

About Mini Maestros
Mini Maestros is made for children ages 2–8 and the grown-ups who love them. Each concert spotlights a different family of orchestra instruments, with curriculum designed by early childhood learning experts.

Educator and emcee Shay Ryan guides the fun, introducing instruments and musical ideas while Symphony Tacoma musicians play. Expect singing, dancing, clapping — and a whole lot of learning along the way.

Concerts run about 45 minutes. Wiggling encouraged. Noise is welcome. Come and go as you need.