A Hotlist on Instruments of the Orchestra

A Hotlist on Instruments of the Orchestra
An Internet Hotlist on Instruments of the Orchestra

created by Mrs. Lithgow
Paxton-Buckley-Loda

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about instruments of the orchestra, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

An Interactive Orchestra - Students are presented with a colorful orchestra seating chart. Click on each section to hear a musical excerpt.
Fun with Music - The San Francisco Symphony Kids' Site has pictures of all the instruments of the orchestra. Students can hear each one, too!
Instrument Game--Rags to Riches - Test your knowledge of the instruments of the orchestra!
Kidzone - This site is sponsored by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Students will enjoy visiting the instrument storage room. The game room is also lots of fun!
Music Room - Students will love exploring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Room. Be sure to check out the instrument encyclopedia!
Musicians and Instruments Up-Close - This site has pictures and detailed desciptions of orchestral instruments. Be sure to check out the interactive violin.
Play Music - The American Symphony Orchestra League invites children to take a seat with the orchestra. Don't forget to play the juke box!
Virtual Orchestra - Students can explore pages about each of the instrument families. Click on an instrument to hear and see more! To hear a musical example, point the mouse at the green button underneath the color photograph.

Content by Mrs. Lithgow, glithgow@pbl.k12.il.us
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listinstrumemr.html
Last revised Wed Sep 3 16:58:23 US/Pacific 2008