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This is a small sample of what you may find as an assignment in an online course. Assignments will vary from topic to topic, and not all topics follow the same format.
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten
Listening Assignment:
Assignment 1:
Listen to the following recording of The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten, with narration. (Link not activated due to paid subscription required.)
Assignment 2:
Watch and listen to the following both videos of The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten (Both videos together contain the entire work). While listening (watching) identify the following sections:
Assignment 1:
Listen to the following recording of The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten, with narration. (Link not activated due to paid subscription required.)
Assignment 2:
Watch and listen to the following both videos of The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten (Both videos together contain the entire work). While listening (watching) identify the following sections:
- Part 1 - Main theme
- Identify each instrument as they present the theme
- Part 2 - Theme and Variations
- Identify each Variation and the featured instrument.
- Part 3 - Fugue
- Identify each instrument as it presents the subject material
Please note that this is only a small sampling of some of the activities that students will find as part of their online course.
