Year 7 Music

Home Learning Project

Name …............................................................. Form…………..

Music Class ….................. Music Teacher………………………….

You have 3 weeks to complete this home learning project. You must hand it in by:

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The expected outcome of the home learning project and classwork in this half-term is that you will be able to show your understanding of the orchestra and how it has developed through time from the orchestras of long ago to the orchestras we have today. You will be able to identify instrument families and individual instruments by learning about their important features, for example how they are played, what they are made of and what they look and sound like . You will show your knowledge and understanding of the brass section by composing a fanfare.

Tick each task when you have completed it!

Task 1 How Is An Orchestra Organised?

Task 2 How Have Orchestras Changed?

Task 3 Who Is In The String Family?

Task 4 Who Is In The Woodwind Family?

Task 5 Who Is In The Brass Family?

Task 6 Who Is In The Percussion Family?

Task 7 Who Are The Most Important Orchestra Members?

Task 8 Which Famous Orchestras Can You Name?

Task 9 What's Your Favourite Instrument?

Task 10 What Will You Invent?

Task 11 What Have You Learned?

Task 12 Just For Fun….Instrument Wordsearch

Useful websites for you to explore:

http://www.dsokids.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/guide/

http://orchestra.jwjonline.net

http://www.soundjunction.org/

Task 1: How is an orchestra organised?

Follow the instructions very carefully to complete the orchestra layout. Use a pencil to write the name of each instrument in the correct space. When you are happy with your

work write the names in pen. Colour the sections in the correct colour (you will need red, yellow, green and blue pencils).

Task 2: How Have Orchestras Changed?

This is the layout of an orchestra from the 1600's-1700's, when composers like Bach and Handel were around. This period of time was called the Baroque period (roughly 1600-1750).

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Compare the Baroque orchestra to the modern orchestra in task 1.

Name 5 differences between the Baroque orchestra and the modern orchestra

1) ______________________________________________________________________________ 2) _____________________________________________________________________________ 3) _____________________________________________________________________________ 4) _____________________________________________________________________________ 5) _____________________________________________________________________________ Extension Task: Find out what a harpsichord is and write a description below. You could also draw or glue in a small picture of one if you want. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Task 3: Who is in the String family?

There are 4 main string instruments in the orchestra. Name them in order of size from smallest to largest:

1) _____________________

2) _____________________

3) _____________________

4) _____________________

What are the two different ways you can make sound from a string instrument?

1) _______________________

2) _______________________

Which other very large string instrument is sometimes found in the orchestra and how is It played??

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Label this violin using the words in the box:

Extension task: Can you think of the names of any other instruments that have strings but do not play in an orchestra? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Task 4: Who is in the Woodwind family?

There are 6 main woodwind instruments in the orchestra: clarinet, bassoon, flute, bass clarinet, oboe, piccolo and English horn

Label the pictures correctly with the name of each instrument.

All woodwind instruments produce sound by blowing into the mouthpiece. Some have a small piece of wood called a “reed” on the mouthpiece. Put each instrument into one of the columns.

Single reed Double reed No reed

Extension task: A new woodwind instrument was invented in Belgium in the 1840’s. It is not normally used in the orchestra; it is more often used in jazz and popular music. What is the name of the instrument and who invented it? _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Task 5: Who is in the Brass family?

1) There are four types of brass instrument in an orchestra, ___________, ___________,

____________________, and ___________.

2) The _____________ is the highest pitched instrument in the brass section.

3) Brass players can put a ____________ in the bell of their instrument to make the sound

softer and quieter.

5) Most orchestras have three trombones, two ___________ and one __________.

6) The trombone is easily recognised by its ______________.

7) The _____________ is lower than even the bass trombone.

8) The tuba is a very large instrument, but does not make a very

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Fill in the missing words in the sentences above.

SOME WORDS ARE USED MORE THAN ONCE.

Name 3 things all brass instruments have in common

1) ______________________________________________________________________________

2) _____________________________________________________________________________

3) _____________________________________________________________________________

Which brass instrument do you think is the odd one out and why? ________________________________________________________________

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Extension task: If you uncurled out a French horn how long would the tubing be? Find out! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

trombones trumpets

French horns trumpet mute

tuba

slide tubas

big sound

Task 6: Who is in the Percussion family?

1) There are 2 types of percussion instrument – tuned (or pitched) and untuned (or unpitched). What is the difference between the two types?

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2) Label these instruments as tuned or untuned.

3) Name 3 ways to produce sound from a percussion instrument:

__________________________ __________________________ __________________________

4) Why is the percussion section always at the back of the orchestra?

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Extension task: One of the most famous percussionists in the world is Evelyn Glennie. Find out 3 facts about her. _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Xylophone =

Bass drum =

Triangle =

Glockenspiel =

Snare drum = Cymbals =

Tubular bells =

Task 7: Who Are The Most Important Orchestra Members?

One of the most important people in an orchestra does not even play an instrument! What is that person's job title? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ What responsibilities do they have? _______________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Why are they important? ________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

There is another very important member of the orchestra who does play an instrument and sits in the front row, to the conductors left. What is that person's job title? L _ _ _ _ _ What responsibilities do they have? _______________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Why are they important? ________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Task 8: Which Famous Orchestras Can You Name?

One famous orchestra you might have heard of is the London Symphony Orchestra (known as the LSO for short). The LSO is based in the Barbican Centre in London. Find out about 3 other orchestras and fill in the details in the table below:

Name Where they are based

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra London, UK

Task 9: What Is Your Favourite Instrument?

Choose one instrument from the orchestra to investigate more thoroughly. Find out approximately when it was invented. Describe it in detail, eg what it is made of, how it is played,

what family it belongs to, anyone famous for performing this instrument and any other interesting information. You could include a picture.

It is very important that you do this in your own words and do not just copy information

directly from a website or book.

Task 10: What Will You Invent?

It is the year 2215. People are bored of playing the same old musical instruments that have been

around for hundreds of years and are losing interest in music. You are an inventor and you have been set the challenge of inventing a new exciting imaginative musical instrument to get

people excited about playing music again. Use the space below to present your design idea. Think of a name for your instrument. Include a picture. What materials will it be made out of? How will it work? What type of music will it play? Does it fit into one of the instrument families? Use your imagination and be creative!

Task 11: What Have You Learned?

Let’s recap what you have learned about the instruments of the orchestra…..

1) How do you know if an instrument belongs to the string family?

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2) How do you know if an instrument belongs to the woodwind family?

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3) How do you know if an instrument belongs to the brass family?

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4) How do you know if an instrument belongs to the percussion family?

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5) What type of music would you expect to hear an orchestra playing?

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6) Where would you expect to hear an orchestra performing?

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Task 12: Just For Fun… Instrument Wordsearch

Success Criteria

Orchestra Expert Orchestra Know-A-Lot Orchestra Beginner

You correctly identified where all the instruments should sit and what family they belong to.

You correctly identified where most of the instruments should sit and what family they belong to.

You correctly identified where some of the instruments should sit and what family they belong to.

You correctly identified 4 or 5 differences between the Baroque and modern orchestras. You also successfully completed the extension task.

You correctly identified at least 3 differences between the Baroque and modern orchestras. You might have attempted the extension task.

You correctly identified 1-2 differences between the Baroque and modern orchestras.

You correctly named the 4 main string instruments in order of size and identified the 2 ways to produce sound from them. You correctly named the other string instrument in the orchestra and identified the way to produce sound from it. You correctly labelled the parts of the violin and completed the extension task with a t least 3 answers.

You correctly named at least 3 of the 4 main string instruments although you might not have got them in order of size and you identified at least 1 way to produce sound from them. You correctly named the other string instrument in the orchestra but might not have known how to produce sound from it. You mostly correctly labelled the parts of the violin and attempted the extension task giving, at least 1 answer.

You correctly identified 1 or 2 of the 4 main string instruments although you might not be sure about the order of size or how to produce sound from them. You attempted to label the parts of the violin.

You correctly labelled all the woodwind instruments and identified whether they have a single reed, double reed or no reed. You correctly completed the extension task.

You correctly labelled most of the woodwind instruments and mostly correctly identified whether they have a single reed, double reed or no reed. You attempted the extension task and got at least 1 part of the answer.

You correctly labelled some of the woodwind instruments and correctly identified some of them as having a single reed, double reed or no reed.

You correctly completed all the sentences about the instruments of the brass family. You correctly identified 3 things all brass instruments have in common, gave a good reason for your choice of which instrument you think is the odd one out and correctly answered the extension task.

You correctly completed most of the sentences about the instruments of the brass family. You correctly identified 2 things all brass instruments have in common, attempted a reason for your choice of which instrument you think is the odd one out and attempted the extension task.

You correctly completed some of the sentences about the instruments of the brass family. You attempted to identify at least 1 thing all brass instruments have in common and chose which instrument you think is the odd one out.

You correctly and fully describe the difference between tuned and untuned percussion instruments, You correctly labelled all of the instruments as tuned or untuned. You correctly named the 3 ways to produce sounds from percussion instruments and gave a good reason for the percussion section being at the back of the orchestra. You completed the extension task giving 3 answers.

You partly explain the difference between tuned and untuned percussion instruments. You correctly labelled most of the instruments as tuned or untuned. You correctly named 2 ways to produce sounds from percussion instruments and gave a reason for the percussion section being at the back of the orchestra. You attempted the extension task giving at least 1 answer.

You are not sure how to describe the difference between tuned and untuned percussion instruments. You correctly labelled some of the instruments as tuned or untuned. You correctly named 1 way to produce sounds from percussion instruments but were not sure why the percussion section is at the back of the orchestra.

You correctly named the job titles of the 2 most important orchestra members and fully described their responsibilities and why they are important.

You correctly named the job titles of 1 of the 2 most important orchestra members and attempted to describe their responsibilities and why they are important.

You attempted to name the job titles of the most important orchestra members and made an incorrect or incomplete attempt to describe their responsibilities and why they are important.

You correctly named 3 famous orchestras and where they are based.

You correctly named 2 famous orchestras and where they are based, or named 3 orchestras but were not sure where they are based.

You correctly identified 1 famous orchestra.

You chose a favourite instrument and gave a full and detailed description.

You chose a favourite instrument and gave an adequate description but could have included more detail.

You chose a favourite instrument but only gave a few basic details.

You invented an imaginative new instrument showing originality and creativity. You gave a full and detailed description.

You invented an imaginative new instrument showing some creative thinking, You gave an adequate description but could have included more detail.

You invented a new instrument but only gave a few basic details.

You can correctly explain what makes an instrument belong to its family. You know what type of music an orchestra normally plays and where you would expect to hear an orchestra.

You can mostly explain what makes an instrument belong to its family. You are aware of what type of music an orchestra normally plays and attempted to describe where you would expect to hear an orchestra.

You can explain what makes some of the instruments belong to their families but are not sure about all of them. You are not sure what type of music an orchestra normally plays or where you would expect to hear an orchestra.

You found all the keywords. You found most of the keywords. You found some of the keywords.

Your overall result is Orchestra ________________________________