National Symphony Orchestra
NSO Music for Young Audiences:
M2 = (Math x Music)
Family Theater
Comprised of National Symphony Orchestra musicians, the Last Stand Quartet performs a lively program linking the ways in which math is present in all music-making, creating music to move to and engage with on a deeper level.
Feb. 1 - 2, 2025
Genre
Classical Music
Most enjoyed by
Ages 5+
Featuring the Last Stand Quartet of the NSO
It all adds up—listen and learn how music and math are connected.
The Last Stand Quartet performs a lively program linking the ways in which math is present in all music-making, creating music to move to and engage with on a deeper level. Add together four National Symphony Orchestra musicians—violinists Joel Fuller and Derek Powell, violist Mahoko Eguchi, and cellist Rachel Young—and this ensemble will show audiences how math times music equals fun!
Most enjoyed by ages 5+
Prior to each performance, the NSO Volunteer Council will hold a Musical PLAYspace in the Hall of States across from the Family Theater entrance. Children will have the opportunity to try out the instruments they’ll see played on the stage.
Following the performance on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., young audience members can ask questions and hear stories from the show’s artists and creative team.
Check out the Kennedy Center Education Learning Guide materials for engagement prompts, discussion and reflection questions, resources to explore, and more.
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