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"The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, by Benjamin Britten Join Violet as she embarks on an instrument safari, guided by her venerable uncle Ollie, collecting all the instruments of the orchestra to the accompaniment of Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra."

This project has created a platform that uses high definition panoramic video and surround sound to provide individual musicians with the very realistic experience of playing in an orchestra. The expected result is an exciting new method of training musicians and allowing them to expand their repertoire.

"A fingering chart on your iPhone or iPod touch. This application is designed as a quick reference guide for instrumentalist. Perfect for young band and orchestra students, this was created by a former band director. Simply choose your instrument and scroll thru the chromatic scale to find a fingering or position. Quick and simple rather than having to pull out your method books every time y..."

This symphony site has many music resources to choose from - dictation exercises, instrument samples and music guides are just a few.

From the National Arts Centre - orchestral instruments, musicians and composers

Dallas Symphony Orchestra's site for kids - filled with games, listening activities and more.