Hello everyone. Here are all the Explore the Orchestra learning resources files that you need for James Redwood’s fantastic participatory song.
Music Parts, Lyrics and Audio Tracks
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Tutorial Videos
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Introduction
Physical and Vocal warm up
Enchanted Isle Introduction
Enchanted Isle – Learning the Body Percussion
Enchanted Isle – Learning the Ukulele
Enchanted Isle – Learning the Recorder
Enchanted Isle – Ukulele Recorder – Full Run
Enchanted Isle – Body Percussion – Full Run
Out in the Blue – Learning the Makaton
Out in the Blue – Full Run
Further Learning Resources
Exploring the Orchestra
General Orchestra Resource
Getting to know the Orchestra
Orchestra Layout – Labels
Orchestra Layout – Blank
Orchestra Layout Instructions
Exploring the instruments
Brass
Brass Playing Techniques
Further Brass Listening
Name the Brass instruments
Strings
Further Strings Listening
Name the String Instruments
String Playing Techniques
Woodwind
Further Woodwind Listening
Name the Woodwind Instruments
Woodwind Playing Techniques
Percussion
Further Percussion Listening
Name the Percussion Instrument
Percussion Playing Techniques and Terms
Further Learning
Notes on the Programme
Breathing Activity
Composer Information
Counting with Notes