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A great resource from the NY Philharmonic. Being able to see the notes that all the great conductors have made on the scores, and embrace the history of this orchestra has been a lot of fun. Also helps a lot with score study and analysis of some of the major works for orchestra.

This is the Digital Archives from the New York Philharmonic. This has copies of past programs as well as digital copies of scores owned by the Phil. The scores also have the markings from the past conductors of the Phil.

This website, powered by Carnegie Hall and based on Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, introduces elementary students to the orchestra, instrument families, and timbres. The website features an animated story, interactive games, and a lot of interesting and accurate information about orchestra instruments. Students can easily navigate the game using the voice and visual prompts, and there are no required log-in credentials or advertisements.

A fun way for students to learn the instruments of the orchestra using Britten's masterwork! This interactive listening adventure is a game that challenges to students to listen critically and identify instruments both by sound and sight.