Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. The trumpet is the highest brass instrument. It is made from a brass tube ...

The brass family includes the trumpet ... These are all played by hitting, tapping or scraping the instruments. The conductor stands at the front of the orchestra and directs the players how ...

The iconic sound of an orchestra tuning is highly recognizable ... Tuning can also slip, which may be caused when string or brass instruments need to use a mute. The mute lowers the volume ...

The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra is back for another ... Symphony Orchestra performance. Around 17 instruments, including string bass, woodwind and brass, are set out for the kids and parents ...