A Look Inside the Orchestra

Have you ever seen a symphony orchestra perform and wondered how it all works? What does the conductor actually do, and what are all of those instruments? In this course, we will delve into all elements of the orchestra and learn about the instrument families, the role of the conductor, performance practices, repertoire, composers, and more. This course will enhance one’s knowledge of the orchestra, and will allow for more meaningful and insightful concert-going and music-listening experiences.