Strings

Violin: Meet Taylor, the violinist!

Taylor Giorgio of the TSO shows us how the violin makes music.

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


Viola: Meet Allyson, the violist!

Allyson Royal of the TSO shows us how the viola works and its role in a performance.

Violetta “Vi” Vibrato meets Allyson Royal who plays the viola for Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. Vi learns more about why Allyson decided to play this instrument, how the viola makes music, and how its sound fits in with the rest of the orchestra.


Cello: Meet Greg, the cellist!

Greg Sauer of the TSO shows us how the cello works and its role in performing a song.

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


Double Bass: Meet George, the bassist!

George Speed of the TSO shows us how the double bass works and its role in a performance.

Violetta “Vi” Vibrato meets George Speed who plays the double bass for Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. Vi learns more about why George decided to play this instrument, how the double bass makes music, and how its sound fits in with the rest of the orchestra.


Meet the String Quintet!

Meet Allyson, Greg, George, Meg and Taylor of the TSO’s Strings Quintet.

Violetta “VI” Vibrato and Roger “Roger” Rhythm meet Allyson Royal, Greg Sauer, George Speed, Meg Terry, and Taylor Giorgio of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra’s String Quintet. The musicians perform “Danzas de Panama” by William Grant Still. 


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