The modern-day violin was also developed around this time, and eventually replaced the instruments of the viol family. The ...

What is a conductor? What music does the orchestra play? The string family includes the violin, viola, cello and double bass. These instruments are all played the same way, by bowing across the ...

Evans had no immediate family, says Gigliotti ... Gigliotti playing his father’s bassoon in the orchestra. Gigliotti will next play the instrument in this week’s performances of Mahler ...

Kids and adults tried their hands at an array of instruments under the supervision of band leaders and members of the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra. The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra is back for ...

Members of the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra will give kids an insider’s look at the instruments they play and show how the various sounds come together as “Meet the Music 2″ returns to the ...