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THE ORCHESTRA

An Orchestra is a large group of musicians who play instruments ​from
​the
4 main instrument families.

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George Meets The Orchestra

DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - Backstage with Bleekie

THE 4 MAIN INSTRUMENT FAMILIES

The 4 Main Instrument Families of the Orchestra are:
Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion

(Click on the PICTURES below to take you to the Instrument Family pages!)

STRINGS

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WOODWINDS

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BRASS

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PERCUSSION

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DISNEY - Toot, Whistle, Plunk, Boom!

TUNE BUDDIES - Getting to Know the Instruments

A NEW FAMILY

KEYBOARDS

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THE CONDUCTOR

A Conductor is a person who directs the performance of a musical group like an orchestra or a chorus.

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Class Notes - What does a Conductor do?

Sesame Street - People in Your Neighborhood - Conductor

Arturo's Baton

THE AUDIENCE

An Audience is a group of people who quietly watch and listen to a performance.

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Class Notes - What to do at a concert

BOOKS ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA

Tubby The Tuba

Never Play Music Right Next to a Zoo

The Remarkable Farkle McBride

BECAUSE...

Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin


The House on Melody Street

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MORE ORCHESTRA LINKS

Interactive Orchestra

Click on a family in the orchestra to learn more about it's instruments.
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London Symphony Orchestra 

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https://play.lso.co.uk/
Experience on of the world's most famous orchestras through multiple camera angles!

Philharmonia Orchestra 

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www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments
Explore each of the instruments of the orchestra through awesome video clips!

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Virtual Tour

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