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

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