Introduction:

• You are about to explore the beautiful sounds of the symphony orchestra. You will learn about each family of the orchestra and the characteristics of each. Put on your "listening ears" and get ready for a fun adventure!

• You may read about each family of the orchestra: String, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion.
• You will read about the characteristics of two families of instruments; your assigned family and one family of your choice.
• You will create a Venn Diagram for the two families and list ways they are alike and different.
• You will listen to the instruments in your family.

• Web sites: Data Dragon - Music
• Classics for Kids
• Play Music

• Click here: The String Family to read about the String Family.
• Click here: The Brass Family to read about the Brass family.

• Click here:The Woodwind Family to read about the Woodwind family.
• Click here: The Percussion Family to read about the Percussion family.
• Click here: The Orchestra to listen to the instruments play. Find the instruments in your assigned category. Listen to and list each instrument in your family.
• Click here: Families:Click on your family.  Find and write down 3 facts about your family.
• After reading about your assigned family, choose two instruments to compare and contrast. List ways they are alike and ways they are different.
• Click here: The Symphony Orchestra to listen to a symphony orchestra.
• Click here: The Families of the Orchestra to see where the families sit in the orchestra.

• Play the orchestra game, matching the families and instruments. Dallas Symphony Orchestra Games (webpage by Dallas Symphony Orchestra)
• Choose two families of instruments.  Compare the two families identifying two things that are the same and two things that are different.

• I hope that you enjoyed learning about the families of the symphony orchestra! 

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