It technically doesn't even make sense, since the word "symphony" here is describing the size of the orchestra, so we're essentially just saying "The Kamloops Big" but big WHAT?!?!? And yet, we all do it because it's shorter and easier to say.
Also, there is often confusion between a Symphony Orchestra and a Philharmonic Orchestra. They are both the same thing Both orchestras are typically the same same size and perform the same type of music.
The word "philharmonic" means "devoted to music" and the term is most often used to help tell the difference between two orchestra in the same area - for example the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra and the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra.
If you've been to a concert before, you'll notice that before they being performing the orchestra tunes up. But you may wonder why they always tune to the oboe. What makes the oboe so special? The first orchestras were mainly formed by string players.
Oboes were added in initially just to strengthen the sound of the first and second violins, and then composers quickly realized that the oboe's bright, singing tone could be utilized much better, and the oboes got their own unique parts.
The oboe has a penetrating sound that stands out from the rest of the orchestra, making it easy for all the musicians on stage to hear.
Its pitch is also steadier than strings, making it a more reliable tuning source. There's also the longevity factor: flutes, bassoons, French horns, and clarinets have all drifted in and out of the orchestra, but the oboe has almost always been written into orchestral scores. It is difficult to adjust the pitch of an oboe. Therefore the other instruments in a performance must be made to match, and that is why the oboe is the standard for tuning.
We only have a few rehearsals together before each performance. For a typical Masterworks concert, we will have 4 rehearsals including the dress rehearsal and then the concert. For a typical Pops concert, we only have 2 rehearsals before the show. Each musician is given their parts well in advance of the concert, and they come to the first rehearsal having already fully learned their parts.
This way rehearsals can focus solely on making sure all the moving parts are fitting together properly, as well as the balance, blend, and shaping of the music. Know the score - subscribe to our e-newsletter so you never skip a beat! Tickets: Office: We wish to honour the traditional stewards of these beautiful lands, and show respect for their vibrant culture that lives on today.
Symphony A Newcomer's Guide To outsiders, classical music can seem like an ancient ritual, an activity that you can only enjoy as a member of a secret organization. Click on a question below to read the answer. What do I wear? View this post on Instagram. When exactly do I clap? Do you hate phones?
Can I take pictures? How long is a typical concert? What is a good seat? What does it mean when it says somebody is concertmaster or principal? What is a concerto exactly? The CSO makes every attempt to begin concerts on time. Latecomers will be seated after the conclusion of the first work on the program as to not to disturb other listeners.
Patrons who leave the hall before or during a work will not be reseated until after the work is completed. Your usher will alert you as soon as it is possible to be seated.
House lights are dimmed to indicate that the concert is about to begin. The CSO prides itself on being an experience adults and children of all ages can enjoy.
We only ask you please be respectful of others trying to enjoy the beautiful music along with you. The concertmaster sits in the first chair of the first violins. She or he acts as leader of that section, but also plays a leadership role with orchestra as a whole.
The concertmaster is also the last orchestra musician to enter the stage before a concert, and cues the orchestra to tune before the conductor walks out on stage.
Cell phones, candy wrappers and hacking coughs, life happens. But cell phones and alarm watches should be turned on silent while in the hall. Classical music is all around us: in commercials, movie soundtracks, television themes, cartoons, retail shops, and even some elevators! Popular music often quotes classical melodies, too. What should I wear?
Anything that makes you feel comfortable is fine. Some people enjoy dressing up and making a special night of it, and you can, too. Should I arrive early? Plan to arrive 20 minutes before concert time, so you can find your seat, turn off your cell phone, take a look at your surroundings, absorb the atmosphere, and have time to glance through the program book, too.
Many concertgoers make a point of coming early to read the program notes, watch the orchestra warm up, attend the pre-concert talk , listen to music in the lobby, or just enjoy the lobby concessions and talk with friends. How long will the concert be? Very often there will be several pieces on the concert; but sometimes there is one single work played straight through. When should I clap? At the beginning of the concert, the concertmaster will come onstage.
The audience claps as a welcome, and as a sign of appreciation to all the musicians. After the orchestra tunes, the conductor and possibly a soloist will come onstage. Everyone claps to welcome them, too. This is also a good moment to make sure your program is open, so you can see the names of the pieces that will be played and their order. What if I need to cough during the music? What should I do with my cell phone during the concert?
The same goes for pagers and alarm watches. Better still, leave them at home if you can. Can I take pictures? If you happen to have one with you, be sure to stop at the coat-check and check it in before entering the auditorium. If you have a camera and want a souvenir of a special evening at the symphony, it can be fun to ask someone to take your picture outside the concert hall before you go in. Why is there an intermission, and what should I do during it? Listening to music is also an intense activity even if considerably less physical , and a break in the middle helps the audience concentrate better in the second half.
Some concerts, though, have no intermission because it would interrupt the flow of a long work. Can I bring my kids? Many standard-length classical concerts are inappropriate for small children because they require an attention span that is difficult for youngsters to maintain.
About the Orchestra Why are the musicians onstage playing before the concert begins? This is fun to listen to and to watch. Some of them are working on the passages they need to polish up before the performance, with no regard for what anyone else is practicing. Pick out the flute or the trumpet playing a solo line over and over, and listen to how it changes.
Does it get smoother? If the player stops in the middle and starts over, can you hear the reason why? Give a silent cheer for the player who nails the solo. Why do the musicians wear formal black clothes? Sometimes, these days, musicians dress a little more casually. But they still try to look uniform, so that the audience can concentrate on the music. Soloists are the exception: they often dress differently, because they are the focus of attention. How come there are more stringed instruments than anything else?
But in large numbers, they make a magnificent, rich sonority. Why do their bows move together? So all the cellos move together, for instance.
What does the concertmaster do? Why do all the musicians tune to the oboe? This ensures that they all are in agreement about the tuning before the concert starts. Why do the string players share stands?
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