At the end of this module, you'll find your first Listening Reaction assignment worth 50 points. It is called "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" by Benjamin Britten. Let's get acquainted to it by just listening to the first two minutes of it to see if you can recognize the different families of Western instruments when you hear them. After the opening, the main theme is played by each instrument family alone. In what order do the families play the theme? Which instrument family plays the theme 1st? Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

After the opening, the main theme is played by each instrument family alone. In what order do the families play the theme? Which instrument family plays the theme 2nd? Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

After the opening, the main theme is played by each instrument family alone. In what order do the families play the theme? Which instrument family plays the theme 3rd? Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

After the opening, the main theme is played by each instrument family alone. In what order do the families play the theme? Which instrument family plays the theme 4th? Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

What instrument group is heard in this excerpt?

What instrument in this excerpt has the highest range?

Which instrument family is providing the accompaniment to the main melody in this excerpt?

What instrument group is heard in this excerpt?

Which instruments in particular are featured in this excerpt?