Introduction to the Orchestra Lesson 2

This lesson continues from the previous (free) lesson 1 resource also available in my store. This resource is suitable for KS3 and under and suitable to be taught in a non-specialist room. It goes into detail about the different pitches and timbre all of the common orchestral instruments produce. This resource includes:

• A think, pair, share matching retreival style task
• A knowledge organiser to ensure students have a clear understanding of the varying pitches of the instruments within the orchestra.
• Sound clips of every section of the orchestra to allow students an understanding of the timbre
• 8 listening sound clips where students will need to identify the instruments, the instruments orchestral family in addition to its pitch.
• Extra questions exploring the dynamics and tempo of music, with a particular focus on William Tell Overture. This lesson ends with 8 questions, many of which are multiple choice.

This lesson can be taught by a non-specialist teacher. I have left notes in many of the ‘notes’ sections to guide teachers who may be unsure of how to deliver and pace the lesson. Answer sheet and worksheet is also included.