Our music resource site, MakingMusicFun.net, features composer biographies and worksheets that introduce children to the great composers in a fun, dynamic way, while helping to instill in children a greater appreciation for music.

“Hey Kid’s, Meet the Orchestra” Printable Encyclopedia
The “Meet the Orchestra” section of the MMF! website has just gone printable! Each resource provides kids with facts about each instrument of the orchestra, including some history about the instrument, how it made, how it’s played, and a fun fact that’s sure to get them talking!

Download the “Hey Kid’s, Meet the Orchestra” Printable Encyclopedia resource of your choice, and start leaning about the orchestra:

Woodwinds

Hey Kids, It’s a Flute | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s an Oboe | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Clarinet | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Bassoon | Printable Resource

Brass

Hey Kids, It’s a Trumpet | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a French Horn | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Trombone | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Tuba | Printable Resource

Strings

Hey Kids, It’s a Violin | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Viola | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Cello | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a String Bass | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Harp | Printable Resource

Percussion

Hey Kids, It’s the Chimes | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Snare Drum | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Timpani | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Xylophone | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Glockenspiel | Printable Resource

Hey Kids, It’s a Cymbal | Printable Resource

Keyboard

Hey Kids, It’s a Piano | Printable Resource