Episode of Series “Instruments of the band and orchestra”.
Shows the three sections of a band - the brasses, the woodwinds, and the percussions - and explains the function of each group of instruments. Explains that the addition of a string section distinguishes an orchestra from a band. Includes demonstrations of well-known instruments from each section. Features the Jollet Township High School Band and the Youth Orchestra of Greater Chicago.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321770
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Bands (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Brass instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestra
Music & Performing Arts → Percussion instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Stringed instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Wind instruments
Short films
Short films → Short films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)