Teacher Resources

The resources below accompany the program and curriculum materials developed for The Philadelphia Orchestra School Concerts. Click on the links to view the documents and save or print them as needed.

Join us at the Kimmel Center Education Fair

Thursday, October 17, 2013
3:00-6:00 PM
Hamilton Garden
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

The Philadelphia Orchestra joins its fellow Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Resident Companies for the 2013 Kimmel Center Education Fair.

Parents, educators, and school administrators will have the opportunity to learn more about student programs, school visits, and education opportunities offered. The event is free; for more information visit www.kimmelcenter.org/education.

 

Group Leader Materials

Use the following materials to plan your visit to the Kimmel Center for a Philadelphia Orchestra School Concert.

Welcome Letter
Guide to Audience Behavior
Inclement Weather Policy
Instructions for Redeeming Your iTunes Gift Certificate
Directions to the Kimmel Center
Group Leader Instructions and Day of Concert Checklist
Bus Driver Instructions and Transportation Map

School Concert Curriculum

View the 2013-14 Philadelphia Orchestra School Concert Curriculum Guide, Inside the Music
View the Pennsylvania academic standards achieved through Inside the Music lessons
View the National Standards for Music Education, including K-8 content and achievement standards

Lesson Resources

Lesson Unit #1: Let’s Go to the Orchestra!

Other Resources
     Orchestra Instrument Cards
     Picture of The Philadelphia Orchestra
     Instrument Family Signs

Lesson Unit #2: Musical Beginnings and Endings

Once Upon a Time They Lived Happily Ever After
     Venn Diagram

Lesson Unit #3: Musical Places

Musical Comic Strip
     Student Worksheet
     mp3 file: Excerpt from Theme from The Magnificent Seven
     mp3 file: Excerpt from Suite from Pirates of the Caribbean
     mp3 file: Excerpt from “Hedwig’s Theme,” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Lesson Unit #4: Musical Action

Musical Antonyms: Advancing Drama by Creating Conflict and Resolution
     Story Map Template (blank)
     Story Map for “Montagues and Capulets,” from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64
     Story Map for “Infernal Dance of King Kastcheï,” from The Firebird
     Story Map for “Ride of the Valkyries,” from Die Walküre

Lesson Unit #5: Musical Stories

Turning Points in Music
     Anticipation Listening Guide
     Reaction Listening Guide

Lesson Unit #6: Musical Moods

Synonymous Words and Interchangeable Rhythms
     Beethoven Interactive Listening Guide

Recommended Websites

The Philadelphia Orchestra Education and Community Partnerships department recommends the following websites that support arts education in the classroom.

Orchestras Online
     The Philadelphia Orchestra
     New York Philharmonic Kidszone
     Carnegie Hall Online Resource Center
     San Francisco Kids

Teaching and Learning Materials
     Arts Alive.ca Music
     Verizon Thinkfinity