The orchestra consists of four main families of instruments: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. There are plenty of ...

Of the four instruments represented in a modern symphony orchestra string section — violin, viola, cello and contrabass — the cello is the most versatile. In a traditional ensemble context, whether ...

While rising through male-dominated orchestras decades ago, cellist Winifred Mayes wore flat-heeled shoes to blind auditions in which screens hid musicians’ identities from judges. She reasoned that ...

Fans have grabbed some of the prime grass seats in front of the Cleveland Orchestra two hours before the show, getting ready for the Star Spangled Spectacular in Public Square in downtown Cleveland, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Members of the Cleveland Orchestra string section had the honor of playing the national anthem at the Cleveland Indians 2017 home opener on Tuesday at Progressive Field. The sellout ...

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RAHWAY -- The Rahway High School Strings Orchestra, under the direction of teacher and orchestra director Sergei Panov, was among six high school orchestras to participate in Rutgers String Day held ...

The Tri-State Youth Orchestra String section begins its performance season Thursday, Sept. 3, in the basement of the ARTS Renaissance Center on 8th Street in Huntington. Orchestra director Ron Caviani ...

Associate Concertmaster Jason Issokson (San Francisco Symphony Foundation Chair) joins the San Francisco Symphony in ...