Hawk Cast #12
 
An introduction to the orchestra prepared by Mrs. Hagopian’s seventh grade music class. Students explain different parts of the orchestra, the history of the instruments in a family, how sound is produced, parts of the instruments and some famous musicians from their family of the orchestra. Class 14
 
Musical selections:
  1. Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 - Hallelujah
  2. J. Strauss, The Blue Danube - Waltz
  3. Purcell: The Indian Queen - Trumpet Tune For Harpsichord In C
  4. An American Symphony (Mr. Holland's Opus)The London Metropolitan  Orchestra,  Mr. Holland's Opus Soundtrack    
  5. Chopin: Polonaise For Piano In A, Op. 40/1, CT 152, "Military"
 
Images were used from: http://www.dsokids.com/2001/instrumentchart.htm
The Orchestra
Wednesday, March 1, 2006