The Digital Music Mobile aims to introduce young learners to the instruments of the orchestra through fun and engaging learning experiences. The first module gives an overview of the orchestra, with the remaining four modules highlighting a specific family of the orchestra. Each module is comprised of a 25-30 minute interactive Digital Curriculum and a Classroom Extension with 5-6 lessons, allowing for learning on and off the computer.
The Digital Music Mobile & Classroom Extensions were developed for 2nd - 5th grade students. The lessons and activities are designed to be adaptable in a wide variety of classrooms, and you can choose among them to best suit the level of your students, time availability, and the learning goals of your classroom.
Prior to beginning the Digital Music Mobile Modules, please fill out this survey here.
The Digital Music Mobile was developed in partnership with the Colburn School.
Module 1 of the Digital Music Mobile introduces students to the families of the orchestra, types of music that orchestras play, and venues and places where they may hear an ensemble. They will also explore different styles of music, musical expression, orchestration, and cultural connections.
To provide feedback on the Module 1 Digital Curriculum and Classroom Extension, please fill out our survey here.
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Module 1 Classroom Extension Materials
Module 2 of the Digital Music Mobile introduces students to the instruments within the string family of the orchestra, how they make sound, and what kind of music they can play. Each instrument features a video demonstration and a musical excerpt recorded by musicians from the Orange County Youth Symphony and Colburn School. The classroom extension then delves deeper into the understanding of melody and pitch, and explores how melody travels between instruments.
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Module 2 Classroom Extension Materials
Module 3 of the Digital Music Mobile introduces students to the instruments within the woodwind family of the orchestra, how they make sound, and what kind of music they can play. Each instrument features a video demonstration and a musical excerpt recorded by musicians from the Orange County Youth Symphony and Colburn School. The classroom extension then delves deeper into the concept of rhythm, exploring where rhythm can be found in our everyday lives, how rhythm sets the foundation of a piece, what rhythm sounds and looks like, and much more.
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Module 3 Classroom Extension Materials
Module 4 of the Digital Music Mobile introduces students to the instruments within the brass family of the orchestra, how they make sound, and what kind of music they can play. Each instrument features a video demonstration and a musical excerpt recorded by musicians from the Orange County Youth Symphony and Colburn School. The classroom extension then explores the concept of articulation and its role in music, the connection between articulation and action in a story, and the different types of brass ensembles.
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Module 4 Classroom Extension Materials
Classroom Extension Teaching Guide
DownloadLearning Standards
DownloadActivity Sheet - Music Mystery Grid
DownloadActivity Sheet - Music Mystery Grid (KEY)
DownloadActivity Sheet - Brass Instrument Scrambles
DownloadActivity Sheet - Brass Instrument Scrambles (KEY)
DownloadActivity Sheet - Complete the Pattern
DownloadAt-Home Extension
DownloadModule 5 of the Digital Music Mobile introduces students to the instruments within the percussion family of the orchestra, how they make sound, and what kind of music they can play. Each instrument features a video demonstration and a musical excerpt recorded by musicians from the Orange County Youth Symphony and Colburn School. The classroom extension then explores how melody, pitch, rhythm, and articulation work together to make a piece.
To provide feedback on the Module 5 Digital Curriculum and Classroom Extension, please fill out our survey here.