Introduction to the Orchestra KS3

This resource explores the instruments of the orchestra. This resource includes:

• an engaging listening starter task
• a discussion activity to learn what students already know
• a listening and recording task where students will fill in a table matching instruments to their sections. This task involves YouTube, so you will need a stable internet connection!
• a fill-in the blanks task (with an option to provide the students with the word bank)
• OPTIONAL extra slides going into more detail about the four sections of the orchestra: Strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.
• An optional extra listening task based on the music of Peter and the Wolf. This would be ideal for teachers who have a double lesson or a 100 minute lesson.
• A plenary where students have to identify the solo instruments. Achievement points awarded to students who get this correct!

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