Musical+Instrument+Web+Quest

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 * //Rescue the Instruments //**
 * // A WebQuest for //****//5 //****// th Grade ( //****//General Music //****// ) //**
 * // Designed by //**
 * //George A. Henry //**



You have been sent into Symphony Hall to rescue the members of the Lycoming County Symphony. They were having rehearsal when there was a power outage! Your job is to rescue every instrument in the symphony! You have only a flashlight and a general floor plan of the stage area. Be sure to find every member of each of the four instrument families and lead them safely out of the building! Which instruments will you be able to safely lead from the darkness of Symphony Hall?
 * // Introduction //**

You will need to meet the Board of Trustees of the Lycoming County Symphony to report the findings of your rescue mission. Your findings must be Word document called “Rescue List” that includes the name, brief description and a picture of every instrument you have rescued from Symphony Hall.  1.   First you will be joining the three other members of your rescue team. 2.   Each member of your team must rescue the instruments of one of the four instrument families of the orchestra: 3. Each of you assumes one of the roles listed below and finds as many instruments in that particular instrument family that you have chosen. Use the resources provided in your section to “rescue” as many of the instruments in your instrument family. Click on your role to download your “Rescue List” that can be presented to the Board of Trustees. **// String Instrument Specialist //**     Your group will present your four “rescue lists” to the Board of Trustees. Your group will also present all four lists to the class after which you will hand in your lists.  **  **//Evaluation//** The following rubric will be used to grade your “Rescue List” and presentation to the class. T here will be a common grade for group work vs. individual grades.
 * // The Task //**
 * // The Process //**
 * String Family [[image:http://muncysd.schoolwires.com/55297081614118/lib/55297081614118/Seattle_Symphony_v1.jpg width="191" height="191" align="right" caption="Seattle Symphony"]] **
 * Woodwind Family **
 * Brass Family **
 * Percussion Family **
 * [|BBC Guide to the String Family of the Orchestra] ** - This site provides a complete overview of the <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">string instruments in a symphony orchestra.  <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">[|San Francisco Symphony Kids’ Site] **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> - Click on your chosen family and discover the[[image:http://muncysd.schoolwires.com/55297081614118/lib/55297081614118/bso12.jpg width="186" height="183" align="right" caption="Violins"]] instruments of that family in a symphony orchestra.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">[|Symphony Orchestra String Instruments] **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Great site for the history, description and sound production of string instruments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids]– ** Select each instrument in your family for a listening example, description and picture.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|Wikipedia String Instruments] ** – This site is full of information on string instruments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|The Symphony Orchestra-An Interactive Guide] ** - Discover the wonders of the modern symphony orchestra music with <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">this comprehensive guide to the instruments and layout of the orchestra.
 * // Woodwind Instrument Wizard //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|BBC Guide to the Woodwind Family of the Orchestra] ** - This site provides a complete overview of the <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">woodwind instruments in a symphony orchestra.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">[|San Francisco Symphony Kids’ Site] ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">- Click on your chosen family and discover the instruments of that family in a symphony orchestra.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">[|Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Instruments] **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Great site for the history, description[[image:http://muncysd.schoolwires.com/55297081614118/lib/55297081614118/bso11.jpg width="200" height="200" align="right" caption="Conductor"]] and sound production of woodwind instruments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids]– ** Select each instrument in your family for a listening example, description and picture.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|Wikipedia Woodwind Instruments] ** – This site is full of information on woodwind instruments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|The Symphony Orchestra-An Interactive Guide] ** - Discover the wonders of the modern symphony orchestra music with <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">this comprehensive guide to the instruments and layout of the orchestra.
 * // Brass Instrument Connoisseur //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|BBC Guide to the Brass Family of the Orchestra] ** - This site provides a complete overview of the <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">brass instruments in a symphony orchestra. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">[|San Francisco Symphony Kids’ Site] ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">- Click on your chosen family and discover the instruments of that family in a symphony orchestra.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">[|Symphony Orchestra Brass Instruments] **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Great site for the history, description and[[image:http://muncysd.schoolwires.com/55297081614118/lib/55297081614118/bso8.jpg width="200" height="200" align="right" caption="Brass"]] sound production of brass instruments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids]– ** Select each instrument in your family for a listening example, description and picture.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|Wikipedia Brass Instruments] ** – This site is full of information on brass instruments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|The Symphony Orchestra-An Interactive Guide] ** - Discover the wonders of the modern symphony orchestra music with <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">this comprehensive guide to the instruments and layout of the orchestra.
 * // Percussion Family Professional //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|BBC Guide to the Percussion Family of the Orchestra] ** - This site provides a complete overview of the <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">percussion instruments in a symphony orchestra. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">[|San Francisco Symphony Kids’ Site] ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">- Click on your chosen family and discover the[[image:http://muncysd.schoolwires.com/55297081614118/lib/55297081614118/bso6.jpg width="200" height="200" align="right" caption="Percussion"]] instruments of that family in a symphony orchestra.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">[|Symphony Orchestra Percussion Instruments] **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Great site for the history, description and sound production of percussion instruments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids]– ** Select each instrument in your family for a listening example, description and picture.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|Wikipedia Percussion Instruments] ** – This site is full of information on percussion instruments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">[|The Symphony Orchestra-An Interactive Guide] ** - Discover the wonders of the modern symphony orchestra music with <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">this comprehensive guide to the instruments and layout of the orchestra.
 * Be sure to list all of the instruments of your family you have saved on the Word document entitled “Rescue List.”


 * || ** Beginning **
 * 1 ** || ** Developing **
 * 2 ** || ** Accomplished **
 * 3 ** || ** Exemplary **
 * 4 ** || ** Score **  ||

** Content ** || Less than 50% of the instruments listed are described and pictured in each rescuer’s assigned family. || Less than 75% of the instruments listed are described and pictured in each rescuer’s assigned family. || Each rescuer listed, described and provided a picture for all of the instruments in their assigned family. || Each rescuer not only listed and described but also included some history and sound production information along with a picture for each instrument in their assigned family. || ||

** Research ** || Most of the rescuers did not find 50% of the instruments in their assigned family. || One or more of the rescuers did not find 50% of the instruments in their assigned family. || Each of the rescuers found 90% of the instruments in their assigned family. || Each of the rescuers found all of the instruments in their assigned family. || || ** Rescue List - Content ** || Rescue List Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors. .  || Rescue List includes essential information about each instrument in their assigned family but there are 1-2 factual errors. || Rescue List includes essential information about each instrument in their assigned family. Instrument knowledge is good.

|| Rescue List includes in- depth information about each instrument in their assigned family. Instrument knowledge is excellent. .  || || ** Rescue List– Spelling & Mechanics ** || More than 5 errors in spelling or grammar. || Five misspellings and/or grammatical errors. || Four or fewer misspellings and/or mechanical errors. || No misspellings or grammatical errors. || ||

** Teamwork ** || The workload was not divided OR several people in the group are viewed as not doing their fair share of the work. . || The workload was divided, but one person in the group is viewed as not doing his/her fair share of the work. . || The workload is divided and shared fairly by all team members, though workloads may vary from person to person. . || The workload is divided and shared equally by all team members. || ||

**// Conclusion //** Bravo! You have now discovered what instruments are included in the orchestra. What instruments are not commonly included in the orchestra? What instrument family is part of the orchestra but not part of a band? Brainstorm other instruments that you have not listed in this webquest.

The images above were taken from **[|The Well Tempered Ear]** **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">, [|Performing Arts Alliance], and [|The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra]. ** To find more Webquests, visit The WebQuest Page. The template for this webquest was found on the Design Patterns page.
 * // Credits & References //**


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**// Last Updated November 28, 2009 //** .