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Instruments of the Orchestra on MusicplayOnline

Instruments of the Orchestra provides activities for K-8 music classes. It is packed with interactive activities and resources to take your students through the world of orchestral music. This newsletter will showcase some of the materials you can find. Explore what we have by going to Units > Instruments > Instruments of the Orchestra or by clicking the link here: Instruments of the Orchestra Unit (on MusicplayOnline). Materials include:
  • Instruments of the Orchestra Interactive Activity
  • What Instrument Do You Hear Interactive
  • Orchestra Family Worksheets
  • Ressources en français
Carey-Lyn Gould
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Outdoor Music Ideas

As the warmer months are approaching, here are some activities you can do with your students while enjoying the outdoors!
 
Skipping songs are a great outdoor activity to add to your lessons. You can find a collection of these in Units > Dance & Move > Skipping Songs or by clicking the link here: Skipping Songs on MPO

Carey-Lyn Gould
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Goin' on a Melody Hunt!

If you're looking for some Easter fun, you can find activities in our Easter Unit on MusicplayOnline by going to Units > Festivals & Holidays > Easter or by clicking the link here: Easter Unit. In this unit you will find Easter and rabbit related songs, Easter composition activities, listening activities, and fun hunting games. 
 
The Rhythm and Melody hunt is a great egg hunt-style activity to add in your lesson! 

Carey-Lyn Gould
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Jazz History on MusicplayOnline

Dive into the world of jazz music on MPO! Learn about the history of jazz or check out John Jacobson's musical revue, Razzamajazz in our Units section. Find our Blues Cats and Jazz Cats resources in the Instruments > Recorder section for additional options and opportunities for your students to improvise! 
Carey-Lyn Gould
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