An instrument across cultures: the violin
The violin just may be the universal instrument; instruments like the it have been around for centuries. Bartok was known for studying and preserving folk music of Eastern Europe, a reminder that string instruments have played a role in almost every nation’s...
Tuba: the biggest brass instrument
Blake Cooper, principal tubist of the New West Symphony, has a ton of fun with the biggest brass instrument in the orchestra: the tuba. We love how it shakes the room and always makes us smile. But it also plays one of the most menacing themes in pop culture: the...Sneak peek: Team Percussion’s Battle of the Sections performance
The teams are getting ready for the Battle of the Sections, this Thursday, June 25th! Here’s a sneak peek of Team Percussion’s performance. Pick your favorite instrument family, then get your ticket for the live online event, Thursday June 25th at...Now that’s what I call percussion!
[youtube]TKoq4KOHUEU[/youtube] You may have heard Steve Reich’s Mallet Quartet, a mallet purist’s dream. But now let’s hear how beautifully the percussion section can enhance and drive the orchestra. Carlos Chávez’ Sinfonia No. 2...