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Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Vibraphone

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Vibraphone

The spotlight is on the jazzy and haunting sound of the vibraphone.

05/18/2024
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Marimba

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Marimba

A look at the marimba - now a mainstay of the orchestra's percussion section, as well as a solo instrument

05/04/2024
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Timpani

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Timpani

A look at the timpani, or kettle drum, mainstay of the percussion section!

04/20/2024
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Tambourine

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Tambourine

The tambourine has a long tradition in and out of the concert hall!

01/13/2024
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Snare Drum

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Snare Drum

A look at how the snare drum has made it from the battlefield to the concert hall

01/06/2024
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Bells

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Bells

12/23/2023

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The Snare Drum

The small but mighty instrument that cuts through all the noise to keep the orchestra moving!

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