What are INSTRUMENT FAMILIES?We can group instruments into four families: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Sing and play a game to learn the characteristics of each instrument family!
Listening Lesson: 'Circling Back'Identify six musical concepts in this piece of music performed by St. Paul Chamber Orchestra musicians. Viet Cuong’s Circling Back conveys the sense of being driven off course and returned to our path.
What are ENSEMBLE SKILLS?How do musicians stick together without a conductor? Help students understand and practice ENSEMBLE SKILLS in this lesson.
What is IMPROVISATION?Making up music on the spot is called “improvisation.” Learn how musicians improvise and practice creating your own music in this hands-on lesson!
Instrument Exploration: Meet The Organ (Part One)Meet four organists, or people who play the organ, in four different settings.
Virtual Concert: HeliopsisHeliopsis is a musical duo featuring Mikaela and Nyttu. Learn about the cello and some percussion instruments in this Class Notes Virtual Concert.
Music & Geography: Polar RegionsLearn a little about the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Listen to some musical pieces inspired by these places!
What is STACCATO?Staccato means short, separate musical sounds. Experience staccato through movement by hopping like bunnies in this music lesson. For grades K-3.
Instrument Exploration: CelloExplore the cello through a piece called ‘The Escape Artist,‘ by Zoe Keating.