Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listening Library
At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Instrument Families of the Orchestra: Brass
A lesson that familiarizes students with the brass family of instruments in an orchestra. Students will identify each instrument by sight and sound, as well as, name the instruments in order from highest to lowest sound.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Instrument Families of the Orchestra: String
During this lesson plan students will learn to identify and name the instruments in the string family of the orchestra. Students will also order the string instruments from highest to lowest sound.
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School Band and Orchestra Magazine
This is the online version of the very informative magazine School Band and Orchestra. Many well written and informative articles can be found here concerning instrumental music.
Philharmonia Orchestra
Philharmonia Orchestra Sample Library: Sound Samples
Get ready to listen to literally thousands of free sound samples from all of the instruments of the orchestra. All notes and ranges as well as many articulations and phrases have been recorded for each of the instruments!
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Beginning Band School Band and Orchestra Information
This is a great resource for beginning band and orchestra students. You will find informative articles, information about musical instruments and general advice about joining band and orchestra.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Bassoons
A wonderful resource covering many aspects of the bassoon. Most explanations are made with video and audio clips of members of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Be sure to check out the players tips and tricks section.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Clarinets
A fantastic resource covering many aspects of the clarinet. Most explanations are made with video and audio clips of members of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Be sure to check out the players tips and tricks section.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Saxophones
An excellent resource covering many aspects of the saxophone. Most explanations are made with video and audio clips by members of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Be sure to check out the players tips and tricks section.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Woodwind Ranges
Easily review the ranges of all of the woodwind instruments. The chart shows the written pitch and the sounding pitch. There are also comments about some of the instruments ranges.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Musical Instruments
An interactive and printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Musical Instruments.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Horns
A wonderful resource covering many aspects of the French horn. Most explanations are made with video and audio clips of members of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Be sure to check out the players tips and tricks section.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Trumpets
An excellent resource covering many aspects of the trumpet. Most explanations are made with video and audio clips of members of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Be sure to check out the players tips and tricks section.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Trombones
A valuable resource covering many aspects of the trombone. Most explanations are made with video and audio clips of members of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Be sure to check out the players tips and tricks section.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Violins
A wonderful resource covering many aspects of the violin. Most explanations are made with video and audio clips of members of the Philharmonic Orchestra. Be sure to check out the players tips and tricks section.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Viola
A terrific resource covering many aspects of the viola. Most explanations are made with video and audio clips of members of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Be sure to check out the players tips and tricks section.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Cello
A fantastic resource covering many aspects of the cello. Most explanations are made with video and audio clips of members of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Be sure to check out the players tips and tricks section.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Double Bass
An excellent resource covering many aspects of the double bass. Most explanations are made with video and audio clips of members of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Be sure to check out the players tips and tricks section.
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Brass Ranges
Learn the ranges of all of the brass instruments. The chart shows the written pitch and the sounding pitch. There are also comments about some of the instruments ranges.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Tambourine
Use this resource to learn about the percussion family of the orchestra, the tambourine in particular. Learn what it is made of and how it is played. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to listen to the tambourine alone and with the...
Read Works
Read Works: Musical Instruments: The Symphony Orchestra
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the instruments in a symphony orchestra. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Castanets
Castanets are a percussion instruments. Read more about them at this resource. Use this resource to learn more about the percussion family of the orchestra. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to hear castanets play with the orchestra.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Triangle
Use this resource to learn about the percussion family of the orchestra. The triangle is part of this group of instruments. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to hear the triangle on its own and with the orchestra.