The orchestra

The orchestra

1. Modern orchestra has 4 sections

   • Conductor at front in centre
   • Strings around him- quietest, so not drowned out
   • Woodwind behind strings
   • Brass behind woodwind
   • percussion at back- noisiest

2. Conductor has complete overview

   • has a score - with all parts - arranged into a standard order - woodwind parts at top, then brass, percussion and strings at bottom
   • controls tempo - uses baton
   • 'cues in'
   • interprets the music

3. different types of orchestras

   • symphony- largest
   • string- only strings
   • chamber- mini, one or two of each section
   • Jazz - added string group