Here you will find a classroom resource sheet for every instrument and section in the orchestra; where they come from, what they sound like and in some cases how to make your own version!
Instruments
In the 2012 NZSO Schools Concert you will be learning about the different instruments in the orchestra in an exciting format that explore different functions and purposes of music within a variety of historical and social contexts.
Get a headstart and learn about them here first…
| Violin |
Oboe | Trombone | ||
| Viola | Clarinet | Tuba | ||
| Cello | Bassoon | Harp | ||
| Double Bass | French Horn | Timpani | ||
| Flute | Trumpet | Percussion |
Sections of the Orchestra
Learn more about the sections within the orchestra; where they fit in the NZSO, interesting facts, repertoire examples and research guidance.
| Strings | Percussion | |
| Brass | Woodwinds |
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Season 2012