1. The Orchestra

2. What do you already know about the orchestra?

3. Pitch, Range and Timbre
There are a lot of instruments in the orchestra, but they all sound different
We need to be able to describe the differences
We can describe the pitch of the instrument – if it is high or low
We can describe the range of the instrument – can it play many notes, or just a few?
We can describe the timbre of the instrument – the quality of sound.
It can be harsh, light, dark, shrill, warm, deep, bright, dull etc.

4. Layout There are special seats for each instrument in the orchestra.
There are 4 families in the orchestra – instruments that are similar to each other
Instruments in the same families sit near each other.
A conductor leads the orchestra, and stands up the front.

5. The Composer They write the music for all instruments in the orchestra
They add directions for performers:
Tepmo
Dynamics
Articulation

6. The Conductor The conductor has a very important job:
They studies the musical score
They rehearse with the orchestra
They give precise directions to the musicians
They interpret the music

7. The Performers All performers follow the directions of the conductor
A soloist may play alone, or the main melody with accompaniment
Each section of the orchestra has a principal player – the leader of that group
The principal violinist is also the leader of the orchestra

8. The Audience They listen to a performance
Depending on the interpretation, they enjoy the performance
Practice being an audience member now