Music Memory Online Teacher Resources
Music Memory 2026
The links below provide detailed background information about the pieces that will be played for Music Memory, including the composers of the music and information about the instruments of the symphony orchestra.
“Peter and the Wolf” is our main feature this season, and under “Peter and the Wolf” we have included a playlist which explains the piece in more detail.
These resources are available for you to use at your discretion to help instruct your classes.
The Symphony Orchestra
Instruments of The Symphony Orchestra
(6 – minute video demonstrating the instruments of the orchestra)
The Symphony Orchestra, explained in under 5 minutes
(WARNING: This video, although more humorous and entertaining, has a reference to FFF-ing loud, “i.e. triple forte” but a pun for a curse word, for the brass written in text)
The Pink Panther in “Pink, Plunk, Plink” – (6 -minute orchestra cartoon)
(ANOTHER WARNING – There is a firearm displayed in this one). This video is mostly for fun!
Families of instruments – 7- minute video
(More educational and less humorous)
“Sea Songs Quick March” by Ralph (pronounced RAFE) Vaughan Williams
Ralph Vaughan Williams Wikipedia Article
“Sea Songs Quick March” YouTube Audio Recording
“Peter and the Wolf” by Sergei Prokofiev
“Peter and the Wolf” Wikipedia Article
Sergei Prokofiev Wikipedia Article
“Peter and the Wolf” YouTube Playlist
(The characters and their instruments – This is a playlist of 10 videos that explains “Peter and the Wolf” in detail)
“Pirates of the Caribbean” – Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer, Arr. Ted Ricketts
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” – Soundtrack Wikipedia Article
Klaus Badelt Wikipedia Article
“Pirates of the Caribbean” YouTube Audio Recording with score image