The Modern Symphony Orchestra:
The Modern Symphony is led by a conductor, and consists of string, woodwind, brass and percussion sections. The strings section contains instruments like the violin and cello. The woodwinds section contains instruments like the flute and clarinet, which used to be made of wood
See below for the diagram of the Modern Symphony:
The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO), currently celebrating its 71st year, is a gem of an orchestra tucked into the geographic centre of North America. Music critic Norman Lebrecht describes it as “an orchestra with a sound all its own,” and that is no surprise. From its debut 1948 performance to over 3,000 audience members, the WSO has become a powerhouse orchestra, regularly surprising guest conductors and artists with the exceptional musicianship and flexibility of its members.
Check out pianoTV's guide to learning about the orchestra:
Learn some interesting facts about classical composers:
Listen to Benjamin Britten's Young Person's guide to the orchestra: This was a piece created to introduce the world to the many different instruments that make up an Orchestra. The piece individually highlights each orchestral section and then slowly intertwines all of the individual melodies together to finish the piece!
Enjoy this TED talk on the importance of Classical Music:
Listen to what some local kids have to say about their experience with music and what it has done for their lives!