Brass

Trumpet: Meet Julia, the trumpeter!

Julia Bell of the TSO shows us how the trumpet makes music and its role in the orchestra.

Roger “Roger” Rhythm meets Julia Bell who plays the trumpet for Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. Roger learns more about why Julia decided to play the trumpet, how it makes music, and how it fits in with the rest of the orchestra.


Trombone: Meet Dunwoody, the trombonist!

Dunwoody Mirvil of the TSO shows us how the trombone works and its role in creating music.

Violetta “Vi” Vibrato meets Dunwoody Mirvil who plays the trombone for Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. Vi learns more about why Dunwoody decided to play this instrument, how the trombone makes sound, and how it fits in with the rest of the orchestra.


Horn: Meet Leslie, the hornist!

Leslie Bell of the TSO shows us how the horn makes music and its role in the orchestra.

Violetta “Vi” Vibrato meets Leslie Bell who plays the horn for Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. Vi learns more about why Leslie decided to play this instrument, how the horn makes sound, and how it fits in with the rest of the orchestra.


Tuba: Meet Chris, the tubist!

Chris Bloom of the TSO shows us how the tuba makes music and its role in the orchestra.

Roger “Roger” Rhythm meets Chris Bloom who plays the tuba for Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. Roger learns more about why Chris decided to play this instrument, how it makes music, and how it fits in with the rest of the orchestra.


Meet the Brass Quintet!

Meet Julia, Leslie, Chris, Dun, and Derrick of the TSO’s Brass Quintet.

Violetta “VI” Vibrato and Roger “Roger” Rhythm meet Julia Bell (trumpet), Leslie Bell (horn), Chris Bloom (tuba), Dunwoody Mirvil (trombone), and Derrick Montgomery (trumpet) of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet. The musicians perform “El Capitan” by John Philip Sousa. 


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