orchestra

Discusses the principal instruments that make up the modern orchestra, their development, and their orchestral repertoire.

Describes the orchestra, the families of instruments of which it is made, and the individual instruments in each family.

An interactive book designed to be used with accompanying CD, follows the development of a concerto, while studying the orchestra and each of its sections.

Two high school students, members of a prestigious youth orchestra, investigate the sabotage of an important benefit concert and the kidnapping of the orchestra association president.

Depicts the members of an animal orchestra, from one toucan conductor to ten bestial flautists.

Tells the story of Jake the dog, who comes along to work with New York Philharmonic stagehand Richie Norton and becomes a hit with the musicians and the audience. Teaches several orchestral terms.

Traces the development of musical instruments from prehistoric times to the present day. Also describes the instruments of the orchestra, how they are played, and the sounds they produce.

Describes various instruments and their function in the orchestra. Also discusses points to consider when selecting an instrument to learn.

Discusses the place of stringed instruments in the orchestra and explains how these instruments are played.

Two members of the Pirelli Youth Orchestra try to find the practical joker whose string of pranks includes destroying a very valuable violin.