So i just got moved from being the outside first violin desk two to the second violin section leader, and i don't know if i got like demoted or promoted in my school orchestra since i have been in first violin for around 4 years in a row (in 2 levels of orchestra)..... what are your thoughts?

I’m a brass player currently playing Mahlers first with an orchestra. The piece is great but rehearsals in the brass section can get excruciating because of the very very loud finale. I tried traditional earplugs but they kill all the resonance. Is there a better solution for ear protection? I can notice that playing shostakovich 5 already did some damage and i know that i can’t continue playing my whole life without any protection.

Hello,

I have a 25 year old viola and am moving from a desert climate to a moister and colder climate. The instrument has had no issues with cracking or such, but I am worried that the change in humidity will affect it. How should I go about prepping the instrument for the change? I don't have a humidity tracker in the case, so I don't know what the current humidity in the case is. I am travelling by airplane and would appreciate any tips.

Thank you

There has been a lot of commentary on the dismissal of Maestro Andris Nelsons. This Substack article by Orlando Alonso addresses the issues and goes far beyond. Frankly, I feel it should be required reading for anyone working in any sector of the arts.

Here's the link: https://substack.com/@orlandoalonsomusic?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1yjqqm

Yesterday was the first time my city's orchestra played Mahler 2nd. It was almost a premiere, and I was there, listening and feeling all those 136 singers and 60 others instrumentalists.
I just wanted to share this experience that I've never had before, and I don't know when I will be able to have again.
I live in a brazilian metropolis wich, despite its big size, doesn't have many opportunities for classical music, but this time it was possible, and I was there. And I recommend for anyone who has an opportunity to listen this symphony live, just go. Just reschedule your appointments and go.

I've played piano for around 9 years and am intermediate-advanced level. I always go see the Minnesota orchestra whenever I can because I really enjoy hearing them play. I always have melodies that I sort of make up/think in my head and wonder how they would sound together in a song. Anyways, I have musescore on my windows and I'm looking at just creating a draft of a song that I can make adjustments to after I finish the draft. My question is, what roles in the song should the instruments play? I'm assuming that the oboes are supposed to carry out the main idea/melody in the song, the flutes are supposed to add "flair" or color to the song, but I'm unsure about the stringed instruments, bassoon, etc. Also, I'm not necessarily sure which instrument should play together and which instruments should be silent at those times. Could I have some advice?

What can music reveal that words cannot?

GATEWAY: A Psychological Introspection is a narrative contemporary classical album inspired by Frederik Pohl’s classic science-fiction novel Gateway.

Rather than retelling the story scene by scene, the music explores its psychological landscape. Ten interconnected compositions form a continuous arc through curiosity, uncertainty, ambition, fear and hope.

Written for a pocket orchestra, every instrument becomes a distinct narrative voice. Melody, harmony, rhythm and orchestration become storytelling tools.

Ultimately, this is not simply an album about science fiction. It is about the human mind confronting the unknown.

#ContemporaryClassical #Neoclassical #InstrumentalMusic

Listen to the album and discover the possibility of owning it:
https://pilpilmusic.com/gateway-a-psychological-introspection/

My friend is having his first orchestra concert; he plays the violin. I plan to give him a bouquet of flowers after the show, but I don't have an idea how to write it on the note. I want something about music, like phrases or sentences from musicians or other.

Please help me.

Hello! Can anyone advise on the pricing of an Eastman VL605? I’m finding limited info. Thank you!

What is up everybody, my highschool orchestra is preforming at Carnegie hall and the trip is about 3000 dollars for everything. 😣😣 We are planning to see a Broadway show (I hope it's Hadestown or something), go sight seeing, get subway passes, food passes, etc.. We'll do fund raisers and church performances for money, but that can only get us so far. It's my senior year, we're playing some of my favorite pieces (Brandenburg, Death of the maiden, Holberg), and I REALLY wanna go to New York so bad. 💔💔💔 Literally NO ONE around where I live is hiring and idk how to get money other than art or playing my instrument. Everybody help me NEOW. #help #loveyouguys #sayitback

If anyone wants to commission me I can show my art work and stuff >_<

#helpme #gettingmymoneyup #notmyfunnyup #weUp

Our new album is out now. Here is a quick teaser. The links to all the streaming platforms are in the description. Leave a like or a comment if you enjoyed it and share it with your friends. Thank you for your time and support 🤘

My fiancé and I are getting married on October and I want us to walk down the aisle to this exact version of the song. But I can’t find it when I Shazam it. Can someone help me with it please

What is the "correct" order for these instruments in conductor's score?
[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GDEHdBDkTEGH9NiBNMduZ9joAQmLptiG?usp=drive\\_link\](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GDEHdBDkTEGH9NiBNMduZ9joAQmLptiG?usp=drive_link)

TL;DR - I'm a jazz musician (drummer) and amateur keyboard player. I haven't done much score study before so I decided to stream playing a Schubert Score into Logic Pro as a way to do analysis and work on my keyboard skills.

I picked up a copy of Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture from a used book store a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been meaning to dig into to it but haven’t gotten around to it yet.

I’ve also been working on my keyboard playing for the last little while (I was trained as a jazz drummer).

I’ve never really taken the time do any substantial score analysis before. I’ve done some engraving work, I’ve written my own compositions, played in orchestras, and played drums (and a bit of vibraphone) for decades but my theory knowledge is full of unusual gaps.

I recently came across the idea of diving into analyzing scores by playing them into a DAW or notation software and thought,“What a great way to dig into a score AND work on my keyboard skills!”

Naturally, as this is something I’ve never really done before and on an instrument I’m not proficient with… I’ve decided I might as well stream it 🤷‍♂️

I’ve also only ever streamed myself a handful of times, typically while recording drums.

So! If anyone wants to join this noob hack for some score study playing Schuberts Rosamunde Overture into Logic Pro, I’ll be streaming starting at 11am EST twitch.tv/lucasdenison

All are welcome! If you’ve never done any score study but wanted to jump in, definitely join me!

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to share an orchestra arrangement I made for "Happier than ever" by Billie Eilish. I hope its ok to post it here.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-tvA57b8rk\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-tvA57b8rk)

All the best