Meet the Instruments

The Mirandola Ensemble - Soprano Demonstration

Jenny from The Mirandola Ensemble demonstrates her soprano voice.

The Mirandola Ensemble - Alto Demonstration

Alyssa from The Mirandola Ensemble demonstrates her alto voice.

The Mirandola Ensemble - Tenor Demonstration

Nick from The Mirandola Ensemble demonstrates his tenor voice.

The Mirandola Ensemble - Bass Demonstration

Matt from The Mirandola Ensemble demonstrates his bass voice.

e(L)ement - Flute Demonstration

Karen from e(L)ement demonstrates the flute.

e(L)ement - Harp Demonstration

Mallory from e(L)ement demonstrates the harp.

The Dream Songs Project - Guitar Demonstration

Joseph from The Dream Songs Project demonstrates the guitar.

Lux String Quartet - Violin Demonstration

Stephanie from Lux String Quartet demonstrates the violin.

Lux String Quartet - Violin Demonstration

Marc from Lux String Quartet demonstrates the violin.

Lux String Quartet - Viola Demonstration

Kirsti from Lux String Quartet demonstrates the viola.

Lux String Quartet - Cello Demonstration

Eric from Lux String Quartet demonstrates the cello.

Wood N' Wind - Double Bass Demonstration

Jason from Wood N’ Wind demonstrates the double bass.

Concordia Wind Quintet - Flute Demonstration

Deb from Concordia Wind Quintet demonstrates the flute.

Concordia Wind Quintet - Oboe Demonstration

Stephanie from Concordia Wind Quintet demonstrates the oboe.

Concordia Wind Quintet - Clarinet Demonstration

Leigh from Concordia Wind Quintet demonstrates the clarinet.

Concordia Wind Quintet - French Horn Demonstration

Karen from Concordia Wind Quintet demonstrates the French horn.

Concordia Wind Quintet - Bassoon Demonstration

Russell from Concordia Wind Quintet demonstrates the bassoon.

Kroehm Duo - Vibraphone Demonstration

Steve from The Kroehm Duo demonstrates the vibraphone.

Kroehm Duo - Marimba Demonstration

Jenny from The Kroehm Duo demonstrates the marimba.

The OK Factor - Violin Demonstration

Karla from The OK Factor demonstrates the violin.

The OK Factor - Cello Demonstration

Olivia from The OK Factor demonstrates the cello.

The Bach Society of Minnesota - Harpsichord Demonstration

Elizabeth from The Bach Society of Minnesota demonstrates the harpsichord.

Mill City String Quartet - Violin Demonstration

Erika from Mill City String Quartet demonstrates the violin.

Mill City String Quartet - Violin Demonstration

Huldah from Mill City String Quartet demonstrates the violin.

Mill City String Quartet - Viola Demonstration

Valerie from Mill City String Quartet demonstrates the viola.

Mill City String Quartet - Cello Demonstration

Ruth from Mill City String Quartet demonstrates the cello.

The Paper Clips - The Trombone Family

The Paper Clips demonstrate the members of the trombone family.

The Paper Clips - Tenor Trombone Demonstration

Ben and Lauren from The Paper Clips demonstrate the tenor trombone.

The Paper Clips - Alto Trombone Demonstration

Chris from The Paper Clips demonstrates the alto trombone.

The Paper Clips - Bass Trombone Demonstration

Brooke from The Paper Clips demonstrates the bass trombone.

Heliopsis - Timbila Demonstration

Nyttu from Heliopsis demonstrates the timbila.

Heliopsis - Mbira Demonstration

Nyttu from Heliopsis demonstrates the mbira.

Heliopsis - Cello Demonstration

Mikey from Heliopsis demonstrates the cello.

Lyra Baroque Orchestra - Dulcian and Bassoon Demonstration

Joseph from Lyra Baroque Orchestra demonstrates the dulcian and the bassoon.

Lyra Baroque Orchestra - Recorder Demonstration

Clea from Lyra Baroque Orchestra demonstrates the recorder.

Lyra Baroque Orchestra - Cello and Viola da Gamba Demonstration

Tulio from Lyra Baroque Orchestra demonstrates the cello and viola da gamba.

Lyra Baroque Orchestra - Harpsichord Demonstration

Donald from Lyra Baroque Orchestra demonstrates the harpsichord.

Lyra Baroque Orchestra - Baroque Violin Demonstration

Marc from Lyra Baroque Orchestra demonstrates the Baroque violin.

The Organ (Part One)

Learn about the organ and meet four different organ players.

The Organ (Part Two)

Learn how the pipe organ works.

The Organ (Part Three)

Listen to different composers’ music for the pipe organ.

Border CrosSing - Goat Hoof Shaker Demonstration

Shahzore of Border CrosSing demonstrates the goat hoof shaker.

Robot Rickshaw - Unpitched Instruments

Troy demonstrates the unpitched instruments of Robot Rickshaw.

Robot Rickshaw - Pitched Instruments

Troy demonstrates the pitched instruments of Robot Rickshaw.

Gaelynn Lea - Looping Pedal Demonstration

Gaelynn Lea demonstrates the loop pedal.

Chione Quintet - Flute Demonstration

Bethany from Chione Quintet demonstrates the flute.

Chione Quintet - Clarinet Demonstration

Weily from Chione Quintet demonstrates the clarinet.

Chione Quintet - Bassoon Demonstration

Ali from Chione Quintet demonstrates the bassoon.

Chione Quintet - French Horn Demonstration

Allison from Chione Quintet demonstrates the French horn.

The Dream Songs Project - Voice Demonstration

Alyssa from The Dream Songs Project demonstrates her voice.

Siama's Congo Roots - Instrument Demonstrations by Siama and Dallas

Siama and Dallas from Siama’s Congo Roots demonstrate their various instruments.

Siama's Congo Roots - Percussion Demonstration by Tim O'Keefe

Tim from Siama’s Congo Roots demonstrates percussion.

Sprig of That - Tabla Demonstration, by Krissy Bergmark

Krissy from Sprig of That demonstrates the tabla.

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