Hello everyone. Here are all the Explore the Orchestra: Four Elements learning resources files that you need for James Redwood’s fantastic participatory song Four Elements, and the instrumental body percussion piece Space Sandwich.

Music Parts, Lyrics and Audio Tracks

Click on the links on the right to download audio files and music parts.

Tutorial Videos

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These videos contain all the instructions needed for learning the participatory elements of the concerts. You can watch these videos yourself, learn all the participatory elements so you can directly pass this learning on to your children. Alternatively, you can show these videos directly to your children in class.

Please see the link below for further information on how to prepare for the concert, whether you are attending in person, or are watching the livestream.

Let us know if you have any questions, and good luck!

Explore the Orchestra: How to prepare Live or Livestream – PDF

Further Learning Resources 

What is Makaton?
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