Education Resources

Education Resources

#Discover

For those beginning their musical journey.

About the Orchestra

Orchestras sit in sections, based on types of instruments. Learn about the 4 main sections of a symphony orchestra, where they sit, and how their sounds are produced. This resource includes an activity and video interviews of QSO musicians from each section.

Drums

Peter and the Wolf - Education Resource

A childhood favourite, this education resource breaks down themes and instrument families while telling the story of Peter and the Wolf. This resource includes QSO's own digital concert recording. Recommended for P-Year 2.

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Peter and the Wolf -
Digital Concert

QSO performs "Peter and the Wolf" by Sergei Prokofiev, narrated by QSO's own Vivienne Collier-Vickers. Recommended for P-Year 2.

Treble-Clef

Carnival of the Animals - Learning Resource

Explore Camille Saint-Saëns' 14 short movements that represent an animal, a group of animals or a type of person! Recommended for Years 5-6.

Cello

The Little Gecko -
Digital Concert

QSO performs "The Little Gecko" by Australian composer Julian Yu, narrated by QSO's own Vivienne Collier-Vickers. Recommended for
P-Year 2.

#Explore

For those with a developing knowledge of musical concepts.

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Instrumental Teaching Videos

Queensland Symphony Orchestra musicians shar tips and techniques on playing their instruments. Proudly supported by Yurika.

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Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra - Education Resource

Composed by Benjamin Britten, this work introduces listeners the instrument families of the orchestra and then how instruments combine to create an Orchestra. Recommended for Years 7-8.

Treble-Clef

Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1 (Op.15) & Elgar Symphony No.2 (Op.63) - Learning Resource

A comprehensive resource focused around 2 famous pieces of repertoire by Ludwig van Beethoven and Sir Edward Elgar. This resource is recommended for Years 7-12.

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Stravinsky's Firebird - Learning Resource

Originally composed as a ballet and then as an orchestral suite, the characters in the this story are represented by different scales. Recommended for Years 7-12.

If you enjoy these education resources, consider attending a QSO Education concert this season and receive a unique learning resource tailored to your concert experience.

Contact edcom@qso.com.au for more information. 

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