The harp: how many strings?
It’s not just the national symbol of Ireland. The harp has existed in some form for over 5,000 years, and it’s still seen today in the concert hall. It’s easy to see why it’s on Team Strings – they can have up to 47 strings! Harp...
Sean Chen, pianist, roots for Team Percussion
Sean Chen, pianist and frequent performer with New West Symphony, grew up in the community and cheered onTeam Percussion in the Battle of the Sections: Orchestra Edition on June 25th, 2020. [youtube]aSQn7W4t0ks[/youtube] Watch Sean’s piano rendition of the...
Sneak peek: Team Woodwinds’ Battle of the Sections performance
Here’s a taste of Team Woodwinds’ performance from the Battle of the Sections: Orchestra Edition on June 25th, 2020. The event may be over, but you can still support New West Symphony’s education programs and help us prepare to return to the concert hall! Donate...Harpsichord: the piano’s older sibling
[youtube]J6VO5lWRtbg[/youtube] Sometimes people can’t decide whether the piano is a string or a percussion instrument. After all, it’s made up of dozens and dozens of strings! But the key element is the fact that pianos make their sound when little...