by DAN BROWN
WILD SYMPHONY
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
WILD SYMPHONY
Performed by the Sistema NB Children's Orchestra
On June 11-12, 2024, in Moncton and St. Andrews, NB, the Sistema New Brunswick Children’s Orchestra performed Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony – 110 musicians, 14 years of age and younger. 5,000 school children attended live performances and many thousands more joined by livestream.
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​We are pleased to provide you with Information, Livestream Recording, and Educational Resources from the Sistema NB-Wild Symphony performances.
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For more information, please contact:
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New Brunswick Youth Orchestra / Sistema NB :info@nbyo-ojnb.com
Wild Symphony : https://wildsymphony.com
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About Wild Symphony
Are you ready for a wild adventure?
"Wild Symphony" is a unique musical project by acclaimed author Dan Brown, known for his bestselling novels. Brown composed "Wild Symphony" as a whimsical orchestral adventure that introduces children to classical music through an engaging story featuring animals. Each piece of music corresponds to a different animal, offering both educational and entertaining elements. Brown created "Wild Symphony" to inspire a love for music in young audiences while emphasizing themes of teamwork, kindness, and the beauty of the natural world.
Embark on a journey of discovery and friendship with Wild Symphony, an interactive picture book and live concert experience detailing the adventures of Maestro Mouse and his companions from the animal kingdom. Fusing family-friendly sounds and pithy poetry with a positive message, Wild Symphony is an immersive feast for eyes, ears, and mind — all at the same time.
Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! You’ll meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs, tiny beetles and graceful swans. Each has a special secret to share.
Featuring nearly two dozen musical portraits drawn from the animal kingdom, Wild Symphony, from the mind of #1 New York Times best-selling author Dan Brown, springs to life off the page and on stage. From the joyous rhythms of “Bouncing Kangaroo” to the mysterious melodies of “Wondrous Whale” to the hair-raising harmonies of “Brilliant Bat,” this is a very wild symphony indeed.
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Learn more...
As we can attest, a Wild Symphony performance is an unforgettable family experience for all ages, celebrating a magical blend of storytelling, music, and visual art. Dan Brown’s delightful 21-movement musical adventure comes alive with stunning projected images and charming poem readings from the beloved book.
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To find out more about how to bring Wild Symphony to your stage, visit the official Wild Symphony website here:​
About Dan Brown
Dan Brown is a renowned American author, best known for his gripping thrillers that blend history, art, and science with intricate conspiracies. His most famous work, "The Da Vinci Code," became an international bestseller and was adapted into a successful film series. Brown's novels, characterized by fast-paced narratives and profound themes, have captivated millions of readers worldwide. Beyond his literary achievements,
Brown is also a composer and philanthropist, deeply committed to education and the arts. He created "Wild Symphony" to inspire children through music and storytelling, reflecting his passion for fostering creativity and learning in young minds.
A message from Dan Brown
Long before I wrote stories . . . I wrote music. My parents were both musicians and teachers, and I grew up practicing classical piano, singing in choirs, and attending LOTS of concerts. Music was a secret sanctuary for me as a child. It calmed me when I felt frustrated, was a trusted friend when I felt lonely, helped me express my joy when I was happy, and, best of all, sparked my creativity and imagination. Even now, I play piano every day—usually after I finish a long day of writing.
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Music is a kind of storytelling, and the twenty-one orchestral movements in WILD SYMPHONY—combined with their accompanying poems and illustrations—all work together (like a code, of sorts!) to tell a story . . . and reveal a funny or interesting side of an animal’s personality. If you listen carefully, you might be able to find each animal hiding in the music. Even better, every animal in this book will share with you a simple moral . . . a fun collection of “secrets to life” that will help you on your way.
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I hope you have as much fun experiencing WILD SYMPHONY as I had creating it.
Sincerely,
Dan
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New Brunswick Youth Orchestra
and Sistema New Brunswick
Making a difference through music
The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, Inc. (NBYO) is a leading Canadian orchestral music program for children and youth. NBYO operates an integrated network of programs including, local children’s orchestras, regional youth orchestras, provincial youth orchestra and a professional orchestra of our Teaching Artists .
Serving over 1,000 children and youth each year, the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, Inc. is the largest employer of artists in Atlantic Canada, the largest youth music program in Canada and a leader internationally in the space of music for social impact.
The mission of the NBYO is ‘to inspire children and youth to achieve their full potential through learning and performing orchestral music’.
The vision of the NBYO is ‘to be a world-leading, innovative and hope-instilling music education program, distinguished by excellence and for having a positive impact on children and youth and the communities where it is implemented.
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Social Outreach and Innovation:
Sistema NB
The NBYO has also been a social innovator, launching Sistema NB in 2009, a free daily after-school program that uses music and the orchestra as a means to create social change for children who otherwise would not have the opportunity.
Today, Sistema NB engages more than 1,100 children, 3 hours daily, 5 days/week, in nine orchestra centres throughout the province. Sistema NB is the largest program of its kind in Canada. In March 2015 the NBYO received the Prime Ministers Award for Social Innovation for the work and leadership of Sistema NB in Canada.
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