“Bone”-afide contender: the trombone
There’s so much amazing variety in the orchestra, we could spend years learning the ins and outs of each instrument. Today, it’s a fun instrument that so many of us love: the trombone. [youtube]7Q7CHWDoESw[/youtube] You know it, probably because of it...
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...
See you bassoon!
Maybe you don’t think about the bassoon all that often, but it has stand-out moments in much of your favorite music, from the opening of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring to the music for Harry Potter: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. New West Symphony...