The leader of the orchestra is called a conductor, and generally conducts with a thin stick called a baton. The way and direction that the baton moves indicates to the orchestra how fast or slow they should play, and how loud or soft. Of course, a lot of the performance directions are written into the music, but every conductor has his/her own ideas about how the music should be played too.
This section includes the clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon and saxophone. For more information on woodwind instruments, CLICK HERE!
This section includes the violin, viola, 'cello and double bass. For more information on stringed instruments, CLICK HERE!
This section includes the trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba and euphonium. For more information on brass instruments, CLICK HERE!
This section includes drums, cymbals, xylophone, maracas and the triangle! For more information on percussion instruments, CLICK HERE!
The piano is one of the most popular instruments of all time. To learn about this popular, versatile and fascinating instrument - CLICK HERE!