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Montessori Orchestra Game – Instruments and Instrument Families
Montessori Orchestra Game – Instruments and Instrument Families
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Where does the cello sit? Build an orchestra on the table.
Place 24 instrument cards on an orchestra seating chart and discover the four instrument families, with a description of every instrument on the back.
- See the whole orchestra. A seating chart shows where every family sits, with the conductor at the front.
- Four families, colour-coded. Strings, woodwind, brass and percussion, each with its own colour and description card.
- Learn as you sort. Picture and name on the front, a short description of the instrument on the back.
- Listen and find. Play a piece of music and find the instrument you hear.
- Made to last. Professionally printed on 240gsm photo card paper, matt-laminated on both sides.
In the box: Orchestra seating chart · 24 instrument cards · conductor card · 5 description cards (4 families and the conductor) · pouch · box
Handmade by us in London · UK delivery £2.90, free over £40
This is a Montessori teaching material to be used with adult supervision.
Details
Details
How to use it, stage by stage
- Name: look at the instruments together and say their names.
- Sort: group the cards into their four families using the colours.
- Build: place each instrument in its section on the seating chart.
- Listen: play a piece of music and find the instruments you hear.
- Read: confident readers read the descriptions on the back.
The 24 instruments
- Strings: violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, piano
- Woodwind: flute, piccolo, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon
- Brass: trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba
- Percussion: timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbal, triangle, tambourine, xylophone
Sizes and materials
- Professionally printed on 240gsm photo card paper, matt-laminated on both sides
- Orchestra seating chart
- Pouch and box
Safety
This is a Montessori teaching material to be used with adult supervision.
Handmade
Designed and made by hand in London, so small variations in size and finish are normal.
Questions
What age is it for? About 4 to 10 years.
Is it good for music lessons? Yes. It works for music corners, classroom lessons and home listening.
Do you offer school discounts? Yes. Get in touch for bulk prices: eva@montessorihut.com
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
You might receive your order in two shipments, as our products are fulfilled from two locations:
1️⃣ From our London office.
This include all handmade language cards, scissors and placemats etc.
Shipping Cost:
UK customers: standard P&P of £2.9. Free shipping on orders above £40.
International orders: a flat fee will be automatically added at check out, and free for orders above £90
Dispatch Time:
Most products are dispatched within 2-7 days except weekends.
Language cards are hand made to order. This enables us to offer a wide range of topics without accumulating large stocks, and is gentler on the environment.
Shipping Time:
UK: 2-4 business days.
Europe: 3-7 business days (estimated by Royal Mail)
North America and ROW: 7-14 business days (estimated by Royal Mail)
2️⃣ For products marked "SHIPS FROM NETHERLAND":
We hand pick a small collection from Heutink in Netherland, the original Montessori materials maker that worked with Maria Montessori. Being based in Europe ensures the highest safety and quality standards for the children.
Shipping Cost:
To UK and EU only: flat fee of £10 gbp. Free shipping on orders above £150.
Shipping Time:
UK and Europe: arrive in around 3 weeks.
Import tax charges:
Kindly note customers are responsible for any import tax charged by your country of residence. Your custom may withhold the goods until such charges have been paid.
Custom inspections may cause delays outside of our control
Packaging:
To reduce our impact on the environment we may reuse clean cardboard and paper for the outer packaging (all products also have their own individual packaging to keep them safe and clean).
Out of stock products:
If an item you purchased is out of stock, we will ship the rest of your order and contact you with an estimated restock date. You can then choose to receive a refund or wait for the item to be delivered. If we don't hear back from you, we will send you the product once it restocks. Thank you!
Excess delivery charge:
In rare cases, the delivery carrier (e.g., USPS, Royal Mail) may request an additional postage fee upon delivery. If this happens:
1.Pay the Fee – Please pay the requested amount directly to the carrier.
2.Keep the Receipt – Make sure to collect a receipt for the payment.
3.Request a Refund – Email a copy of the receipt to eva@montessorihut.com, including your order number and any relevant details.
4.Receive Your Refund – Once verified, we’ll promptly reimburse you for the additional postage fee.
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