meet-the-orchestra

Classroom Resources

Use these classroom resources to explore the learning objectives of Schooltime: Meet the Orchestra. Resources include options for movement, listening and exploring the American music and composers featured on this concert.

Meet the Orchestra Fiddlesticks Conductor

Activities to Use with Your Students

Carlos Simon | Composer Spotlight
Learn all about American composer Carlos Simon.

Stars and Stripes Forever | Listening Map
Follow the map and find the instruments you hear.

Instrument Families | Listening Suggestions
Explore instrument families with music by American composers.


Turn the Beat Around | Movement Activity
Master the basic rhythms of square dance and salsa dance.

How I Make Sound | Brass
Learn how brass instruments produce sound.

How I Make Sound | Woodwinds
Learn how woodwind instruments produce sound.

How I Make Sound | Strings
Learn how string instruments produce sound.

How I Make Sound | Percussion
Learn how percussion instruments produce sound.