Videos and Playlists
Explore this section for audiovisual resources created by the OSM for young audiences, along with suggestions for teachers and parents who want to dive deeper. What’s included: introductions to instrument families, deeper insights into the symphony orchestra, and pro tips for budding musicians!
The Four Families of the Orchestra
If the orchestra is made up of four families of instruments, do you know the instruments of each one? Learn more by viewing the video clips on the different section of the orchestra.
Invisible Elements
What invisible elements do you notice when listening to music? Conductor Adam Johnson and host Patrice Bélanger introduce us to some of the invisible aspects that constitute music and that will enable you to better appreciate an orchestral concert.
The Grand Orgue Pierre-Béique
Gifted through the generous support of Madame Jacqueline Desmarais, the Grand Orgue Pierre-Béique is named after the first Director General of the OSM: Pierre Béique. In this video, OSM Organist-in-Residence Jean-Willy Kunz lets us in on some secrets about the OSM’s most massive instrument.
Pro tips
Discover our Pro Tips capsules in which OSM musicians help young musicians to work through some technical challenges that are often encountered in the first years of learning an orchestral instrument.
The Orchestra Conductor’s Craft
Dina Gilbert rises to the challenge of explaining in less than 2 minutes her role and the gestures she uses to conduct the orchestra. Dina Gilbert, Associate Conductor to Rafael Payare with the OSM and Assistant Conductor to Kent Nagano with the OSM (2013-2016).
Playlists
Enjoy our Symphonic Children’s Corner playlists to share a musical moment with your family or in the classroom.