Weblinks and videos for use with 12190 – Scheme of Work for KS3: Introduction to the Orchestra
Lesson 1: Meet the Orchestra and the Conductor
Main Session
‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’
Plenary
Sections/instruments of the orchestra
Homework
Lesson 2: Meet the String Family
Starter
SpotifyMain Session
Orchestral string instruments
'Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head'
'Perfect', by Ed Sheeran
Cello effects
Plenary
Violin
Viola 1
Viola 2
Cello
Double bass
Homework
'Devil’s Trill Sonata'
'Palladio'
'Double Bass Jam'
Lesson 3: Meet the Woodwind Family
Starter
Woodwind instruments
Main Session
The main orchestral woodwind instruments
Homework
Lesson 4: Meet the Brass Family
Starter
How to make a horn from basic household items
Main Session
Introduction to orchestral brass instruments
Plenary
Use of brass instruments in ceremonial events
Homework
Lesson 5: Meet the Percussion Family
Starter
Introduction to pitched percussion instruments
Introduction to unpitched percussion instruments
Plenary
'Orchestra on Parade’
Homework
Percussion instrument
Lesson 6: Tutti
Starter
'March to the Scaffold'
Main Session
'River' from The Mission