1. Instruments of the orchestra

2. Lesson 1 By the end of this lesson you should:
Know what an orchestra is
Understand the kind of instruments that are found in an orchestra and

3. What is an orchestra? An orchestra is a large instrumental ensemble.
A typical orchestra is made up of four sections
Strings
Brass
Woodwind and
Percussion instruments.
Orchestra’s have grown over the years.
Did you know that an orchestra could have up to 100 players playing together at the same time!

4. What is an orchestra? In your books copy out these sentences and fill in the missing words.
An orchestra is a large instrumental ______________
A typical orchestra is made up of ______ sections.
Brass, woodwind, percussion and ______________
Ensemble 4
Strings

5. Peter and the wolf Peter & The Wolf - Disney Story - YouTube
Each character in this story is represented by different instruments from the orchestra.
Use your sheet to identify each instrument and draw an arrow to it.

6. Ode to joy
Ode to joy was first written by a German poet in 1785 called Friedrich Schiller
It is best known for being set to music by a famous composer called Ludwig van Beethoven. (Symphony no.9)
Ode to joy is also the melody for a popular hymn ‘Joyful, joyful we adore thee’.

7. Instruments of the orchestra

8. Lesson 2 By the end of this lesson you should:
Know how stringed instruments are played
Understand the role of a conductor
Be able to play ‘ode to joy’ (first 2 lines)

9. Conductor A conductor is the leader of an orchestra.
One of the main roles of a conductor is to help keep everyone in time with each other by using hand gestures.

10. Young persons guide to the orchestra
We are now going to watch a short clip of an orchestra.
An orchestra is made up of four instrumental sections.
In your books write down which order you think they played in, during this performance. For example percussion first, then woodwind etc
Title: Listening activity. 1 2 3 4

11. Instruments of the orchestra - Strings
Stringed instruments can be played in a number of ways
How many can you name?
Violin, viola, cello, double bass
Harp
Guitar, banjo, piano
Bowed
Plucked or
Struck

12. Ode to joy During this unit you will be learning ‘Ode to Joy’
on the keyboard
Try clapping rhythm before filling in the note names

13. Instruments of the orchestra

14. Lesson 3 By the end of this lesson you should:
Know how brass instruments are played
Be able to play ‘ode to joy’ (first 2 lines) 14

15. Instruments of the orchestra - Brass
Brass instruments are long tubes of curved brass.
How many can you name?
Cornet, trombone,
Trumpet, tuba, French horn,
They are played by blowing air through a mouthpiece and making air vibrate through the tube to make a sound.
You can make different sounds by blowing harder or softer into the mouthpiece.

16. Ode to joy During this unit you will be learning ‘Ode to Joy’
on the keyboard
Try clapping rhythm before filling in the note names

17. Instruments of the orchestra

18. Homework: DUE: Next lesson TASK:
Research one of the instruments in the orchestra and design a poster about it
Some of your homework will be displayed around the classroom
DUE:
Next lesson

19. Lesson 4 By the end of this lesson you should:
Know how woodwind instruments are played
Understand the layout of an orchestra and
Be able to play ‘ode to joy’ fluently with your right hand. 19

20. Layout of an orchestra

21. Instruments of the orchestra - Woodwind
A woodwind instrument is a musical instrument which produces sound when the player blows air against a sharp edge or through a reed.
Most of these instruments are made of wood but can be made of other materials, such as metals or plastics.
How many can you name?
Flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet,

22. Instruments of the orchestra

23. Lesson 5 By the end of this lesson you should:
Know how percussion instruments are played
Be able to play ‘ode to joy’ fluently with your right and/hands together.
You should be prepared to play to the class. 23

24. Introduction to instruments of the orchestra - percussion
Percussive instruments are instruments that are hit by a hand or a beater
There are two types of percussion instruments: tuned and untuned.
Tuned
Untuned
Xylophone
Vibraphone
Tubular bells
Drums
Shaker
cymbals

25. Performance day!! Listening and appraising
I can suggest improvements to my own and others' work, commenting on how intentions have been achieved. L4
I can perform by ear and from simple notations. L4
I can perform significant parts from memory and from notations L5

26. Instruments of the orchestra

27. Performance day!! Listening and appraising
I can suggest improvements to my own and others' work, commenting on how intentions have been achieved. L4
I can perform by ear and from simple notations. L4
I can perform significant parts from memory and from notations L5