M 1000 - collections, two or more composers

M 1001 - Orchestral symphonies

M 1002 - Symphonic poems

M 1003 - Suites and cyclical works for orchestra

M 1004 - Overtures

M 1005-1039 - Solo instrument with orchestra

M 1040-1041 - Two or more instruments soloing with orchestra

M 1042 - Concertos for orchestra

M 1060-1075 - Arrangements for orchestra

Utah Valley Youth Symphony's Philharmonia Orchestra plays Polovetsian Dances from "Prince Igor" at Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City, Utah March 3, 2014. Conducted by Cheung Chau.

Taken from an article by Christine LaPierre for the Mount Royal Conservatory

Did you know that participating in orchestra will teach your children important team-building skills that will last them a lifetime?

A good orchestra leader emulates what a good team leader does to keep his team focused on reaching their goal. Here are a few that I observed:

• He told the truth so the children knew exactly where they stood.
• He created a supportive learning environment.
• He had many different purposeful ways of doing this.
• He made it clear to them what each part of the orchestra was doing and brought it all together with synergy.
• He praised when it was due and used his facial expressions and body language to communicate his ideas in a consistent manner.
• When he gave admonishments, he did so in a positive, uplifting manner and the children responded with greater self-control.
• He encouraged them to try their best and how to overcome pitfalls.

As a leader, he made the children accountable for their role in the orchestra. After playing a difficult part of the piece, he asked, ”Does it work?” The children were able to assess themselves and their progress.