Exploring the Instruments of the Orchestra

The video provides an overview of a spring concert by the Portland Youth Philharmonic, highlighting its educational purpose and history. It introduces various sections of the orchestra, including woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments, emphasizing the musicians' engagement with young audiences through interactive demonstrations and diverse repertoire.

What is the historical significance of the Portland Youth Philharmonic's educational concerts?

• They were initially for college students.

• They were always held on weekdays.

• They started in the 1950s.

• They began in the 1930s with Saturday morning dress rehearsals.

How many schoolchildren attend the concerts in February and March?

• 20,000

• 5,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

Which piece was played in its entirety for the schoolchildren this year?

• Beethoven's Symphony No. 5

• Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake

• Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks

• Mozart's Requiem

What makes the instrument demonstrations at the Portland Youth Philharmonic unique?

• They are pre-recorded.

• They are only for advanced students.

• They are kept fresh and vibrant by the musicians' personal investment.

• They are performed by guest musicians.

Which instrument is part of the woodwind section?

• Trumpet

• Violin

• Flute

• Timpani

Which instrument belongs to the double reed family in the woodwind section?

• Oboe

• Saxophone

• Clarinet

• Flute

Which instrument is part of the brass section?

• Clarinet

• Trombone

• Harp

• Cello

What is the role of the timpani player in the percussion section?

• They play the smallest instrument.

• They are the quietest.

• They are the most introverted.

• They are the loudest and most extroverted.

Which instrument is the largest in the string section?

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Double Bass

Which instrument did Mr. Copeland write a part for in the last piece of the program?

• Saxophone

• Piano

• Guitar

• Drums