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Introduction................................................................................ 2
Discovering Strings and Orchestra............................................ 3
Find & Circle.............................................................................. 16
String Music Word Search........................................................ 17
Crossword Puzzle...................................................................... 18
Connect the Dots...................................................................... 19
Answer Key................................................................................ 20
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Many activities compete for your attention. There are soccer teams,
swim clubs, baseball teams, scouting activities and, of course,
homework. However, learning to play an instrument can add an
element of fun that no other sporting event or activity can offer.
Have you ever considered playing a string instrument? Joining
school orchestra is a great way to make new friends, express your
creativity, and have fun. You can learn to play the violin, viola,
cello, or bass while you are at school. Some schools are even adding
harps and guitars to their musical ensembles. You can also take
private lessons from one of the teachers in your area and compete
in district, state and even national competitions and festivals. You
may even like it enough to become a music teacher or play in a
symphony.
Come along with us in the next few pages as we explore the
world of strings and the school orchestra through a variety of fun
activities.
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It’s the first week of school, and Mrs. Mozart, the
orchestra teacher, is showing the students at Fillmore
Elementary School all the cool string instruments.
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Mrs. Mozart is telling the kids all about
school orchestra – how you can make new friends,
learn to play an instrument and take part in fun
and exciting concerts.
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That’s Madeline, a sixth grader, playing her violin.
She is playing her favorite song. The violin
makes a vibrant and warm sound.
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Mark, who took part in orchestra festival last year
and won a medal, is showing several students how to
play the viola. The viola makes a deeper sound than
the violin and is a bigger instrument.
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Now Bella, who is also the student body president,
amazes everyone at how well she plays the cello.
The cello is much larger than the violin and viola and
makes a deep, mellow sound. Lots of kids who play
in the orchestra become leaders at their schools.
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This is Zachary. Not only is he an awesome bass
player, but he is also captain of his soccer team.
He shows everyone his big case with wheels
to take his bass from here to there.
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Mrs. Mozart also invited a special guest today.
She is a high school student named Anna who
has been playing the harp since she was six.
Anna says her harp has more than 40 strings.
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Finally, Anna introduces Max who plays a tune on
his guitar. When he finishes, everyone claps.
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The principal comes in to see what all the
excitement is about.
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Mrs. Mozart hands out papers for our parents
to review. She asks if anyone has questions.
The time to sign up for school orchestra is next week.
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A lot of kids raise their hands and tell her
how excited they are to join orchestra.
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To end the meeting, Mark, Anna, Max, Zachary, Madeline
and Bella play “Happy Birthday” to Mrs. Mozart.
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The students serve cake and juice to celebrate.
School orchestra is the best!
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Find and
Circle
Find and Circle all the String Instruments
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Word Search
Find the following musical
words in the puzzle:
baton
stand
note
scale
violin
viola
bow
cello
guitar
harp
strings
rosin
case
orchestra
conductor
music
bass
pluck
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Crossword Puzzle
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Across
3. You can’t play a bowed
instrument without this
4. This is the most popular
string instrument
7. Sound created by playing
8. This holds music while
you play
9. All string instruments
have these
10. I have the most strings
11. This instrument rhymes
with jello
12. You use this to carry
your instrument
13. This is the largest bowed
instrument and is very
low sounding
Down
1. They use a baton
2. This is what you read to
play your instrument
4. I look like a violin but I
am larger
5. You need to do this every
day to improve
6. Another name for a
violin
11. This is what orchestras
play in
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