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The Orchestral Hub


Welcome to the Orchestral Hub!


The Orchestral Hub is a place where people who are interested in joining an Orchestra or Concert band can learn about the different sections of the band and the instruments that correspond within them.


Orchetra
"Orchestra" by foilman is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Concert Band
"Clemson University concert band 1950s or 1960s" by clemsonunivlibrary is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

What's the difference between an Orchestra and Concert Band?

The most apparent difference is which instruments preside in one. In an Orchestra, violins, violas, cellos, and contrabasses (or the string section) are the main focus. But in a Concert Band, there are no string instruments. If you are having trouble choosing which one to join, what instrument you choose and what type of pieces you'd like to play are an important factor in deciding.