Scheme of Work for KS3: Introduction to the Orchestra

Simplify your planning with this engaging scheme of work written for the KS3 Music curriculum to provide a broad overview and introduction to the main instruments of the orchestra. Contains 6 one-hour comprehensive lesson plans, which include a starter, main, plenary and homework task.

Inspire your students!
  • Stimulating worksheets for every lesson
  • Varied activities support different learning styles including guided listening, group ensemble performances, basic composing, simple reading of music notation and recognition of instruments and their sounds
  • Fun music-making tasks bring each topic to life
  • Lessons differentiated for a range of abilities - allows every pupil to achieve their potential

Effortless delivery!
  • Comprehensive lesson plans – ready to use or adapt to your class’s needs
  • Clear schemes of work closely linked to the KS3 curriculum:
    • Builds on skills and knowledge through performing, composing and listening
    • Develops a deep understanding of music and its history
  • All answers provided – perfect for AfL and speedy peer-assessment

What do teachers say about this resource? (12190)

Plenty of video and listening activities for students to be able to see and hear the different instruments and make comparisons... A variety of tasks covering performance and composition... Learning aims are stated clearly... It covers all of the instruments families clearly... Encourages students to listen and identify instruments and emotions of a piece of music... I think this resource is good to begin to explore the different instruments and their place in the orchestra... The homework links to the lessons and helps to consolidate learning.

K Vennall, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

Tasks are interesting... Fun, creative starters.

L Williams, Teacher & Reviewer