WOODWIND CHOIR

Duration: 10min

Year Published: 1937

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc

Sound: Sound

Description: Throughout this film various woodwind instruments, supported by the full orchestra, are shown and heard in typical passages from standard orchestral compositions. Ample opportunity is given to hear and judge tone quality and to observe playing techniques. Symphonic players of the highest rank demonstrate the instruments. The use of the French horn is shown in a portion of Brahms' "First Symphony."

Complete Record: Dewey number: 788 Audience level: jh-sh-c Producer note: Guide 15c Format/cost: *16-sd-$50 Distributors / rental: Iowa Theatrical & Television Corporation

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946