Lesson:
Instruments of the Orchestra
May 26-29, 2020 1st grade ~ Week 8 online distance learning
In this week’s lesson, you will:
Materials needed:
The Minnesota Orchestra
Let’s get started!!
The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
Let’s Start with a Familiar Song
“Yankee Doodle”
This song has been part of the Woodland Patriotic Sing-Along for many years. It has always been a favorite of the students.
What instrument do you hear?
A Quick Review of Prokofiev’s
“Peter and the Wolf”
Listen to the music of “Peter & the Wolf” while you colors these pictures.
Click on each picture to download and print it on your home printer.
Click on the audio symbol to hear the music.
Let’s Explore the Instrument Families
Click on this picture to learn about the Families in the Orchestra and the Conductor. Once on the site, click on this picture to start the activity. Happy exploring!
This is a great site with lots of musical activities! Check it out over the summer!
Let’s take a “virtual” field trip with George, as he visits an Orchestra!
Let’s all take a ‘brain break” and shake it to “The Body Boogie”!
Can you keep a steady beat with the music?
Let’s Get Up & Move!
Enjoy this book, “Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin”, by Lloyd Moss
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