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Lesson 2: Introduction to orchestra

Children learn about the four different groups of musical instruments, where they are positioned in the orchestra, their different sounds and the role of the conductor

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Before the lesson

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Learning objectives

To learn what an orchestra is
To learn about the four different groups of musical instruments

EYFS outcomes

Expressive arts and design

Listen attentively, move to and talk about music, expressing their feelings and responses.

Characteristics of Effective Learning

Active learning

Outcomes taken from Development Matters, 2021.

ELGs taken from the Statutory framework for the EYFS, 2021.

Activity

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Teacher notes

Next steps

To copy and follow a beat.

To create a beat using an untuned instrument.

Note any specific next steps for individual children.

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