Education Resources
QSO Connect education concerts, programs and resources are offered at 3 levels; Discover, Explore and Engage. Below you will find learning resources for Discover and Explore level learners.
#Discover
For those beginning their musical journey. Recommended for Prep to Year 3.
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QSO Education
QSO has launched a new suite of innovative digital learning resources for teachers and primary students! The suite includes LMS modules, interactive 360 tours and walkthroughs and computer games! In partnership with Advance Queensland and the Frazer Family Foundation.
About the Orchestra
Orchestras sit in sections, based on types of instruments. Learn about the four main sections of a symphony orchestra, where they sit, and how their sounds are produced. This resource includes an activity and video interviews of QSO musicians from each section.
Peter and the Wolf - Education Resource
A childhood favourite, this education resource breaks down themes and instrument families while telling the story of Peter and the Wolf. This resource includes QSO's own digital concert recording. Recommended for P-Year 2.
Peter and the Wolf -
Digital Concert
QSO performs "Peter and the Wolf" by Sergei Prokofiev, narrated by QSO's own Vivienne Collier-Vickers. Recommended for P-Year 2.
Our favourite children’s music books
Here are our top picks to keep your littlest music lovers entertained!
Carnival of the Animals - Learning Resource
Explore Camille Saint-Saëns' fourteen short movements that represent an animal, a group of animals or a type of person! Recommended for Years 5-6.
The Little Gecko -
Digital Concert
QSO performs "The Little Gecko" by Australian composer Julian Yu, narrated by QSO's own Vivienne Collier-Vickers. Recommended for
P-Year 2.
#Explore
For those with a developing knowledge of musical concepts. Recommended for Years 7 to 12.
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Cinematic - Learning Resource
Music has a very interesting and important place in film. This resource explores how musical mechanisms and different instruments can effectively support and enhance stories told through film. It also introduces different music related jobs in the film industry. Recommended for Years 7-12.
Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra - Education Resource
Composed by Benjamin Britten, this work introduces listeners the instrument families of the orchestra and then how instruments combine to create an Orchestra. Recommended for Years 7-8.
Meet the Symphony
This concert explores the evolution of the Orchestra, conducted by Natalia Raspopova and hosted by Jason Klarwein. Repertoire; Fanfare from La Péri by Dukas, Brahms' Hungarian Dance no. 5, Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Violin Concerto no.1 in G minor (1st mov.) by Max Bruch, Marche Militaire no. 1 by Schubert and Beethoven's Symphony no. 5. Proudly sponsored by Australia Pacific LNG. Recommended for Years 7-12.
Stravinsky's Firebird - Learning Resource
Originally composed as a ballet and then as an orchestral suite, the characters in the this story are represented by different scales. Recommended for Years 7-12.
Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1 (Op.15) & Elgar Symphony No.2 (Op.63) - Learning Resource
A comprehensive resource focused around two famous pieces of repertoire by Beethoven and Elgar. Recommended for Years 7-12.
Breathtaking Tchaikovsky - Learning Resource
Learn all about Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 in B Minor here! Recommended for Years 7-12.
#Instrumental Resources
Instrumental Teaching Videos
Queensland Symphony Orchestra musicians share tips and techniques on playing their instruments. Proudly supported by Yurika.
Selecting Music for Student Ensembles
This is a teaching resource designed to assist in repertoire selection for student concert band, string ensembles and combined orchestra. For students ranging from Beginner to Level 3+.
If you enjoy these education resources, consider attending a QSO Education concert this season and receive a unique learning resource tailored to your concert experience. Contact edcom@qso.com.au for more information.