The Phoenix Quintet has been in existence for nearly twenty years and has entertained audiences of all ages. Currently their focus is entirely on music education. Their program Peter and the Wolf has brought fun and information to school children throughout the tri-state area.
Each member of the The Phoenix Quintet is a busy freelance musician in the New York area. The mime/narrator is also a performer with the Bond Street Theatre.
Grade Levels: Pre-K–4th In this classic story by Jean de Brunhoff with music by Francis Poulenc, children discover the instruments of the woodwind quintet, learn to recognize instrumental sounds and moods, and hear the difference between...
Program Type: Assembly Performances / Early Childhood
Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th This classic musical story is brought to stirring life by the Phoenix Woodwind Quintet as instruments “play” the voices of Peter and his animal friends.
Program Type: Assembly Performances
Cotsen Children’s Library, Princeton University
Cotsen Children’s Library, Princeton University
“Phoenix was stupendous! So talented!... I was delighted that the actor brought the story to life through music, mime, dance, AND words. It was utterly fantastic.”
Alexander Hamilton School
Alexander Hamilton School
“This program was extremely exciting and fun! The performers kept the students engaged at all times. It was so great to see how excited the students became to see a masterwork come to life before their eyes!”
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center
“It was fantastic! The musicians were excellent, and the narrator/actor who explained about the instruments and told the story did a superb job making everything understandable and engaging for the children.”