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Erin Hand
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∙ 6y agoOn the rare occasion that orchestral music even uses a saxophone, it often gets a solo at some point. A lot of orchestral music was written before the saxophone was invented, and as such the standard instrumentation was pretty well defined by the time it came into use.
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∙ 7y agoMost of the time, orchestras don't use the saxophone at all., due to the fact that so much of the repertoire was written before the sax was invented, which in turn locked standard instrumentation in place. For the occasional later work that might include one, it fills out the woodwind section, in the range between Clarinet and bassoon.
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Can the saxophone play in a traditional orchestra?
I would say no because an orchestra consists if string instruments (preferably violins, cellos, etc.) I myself am a sax player and saxophones play in bands, not orchrestras. - Sax Master In a symphony orchestra, saxophones play in the woodwind section. Orchestras have string sections, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
Which reed instruments are you unlikely to find in a symphony orchestra?
Saxophones are reed instruments not normally found in a symphony orchestra.
Are nickel plated saxophones better then lacquered saxophones?
No they just look cooler and most band or orchestra directors won't let you use one because they are distracting.
Woodwind instruments is usually not found in an orchestra ?
Saxophones.
What roles do the students and the conductor play in the musical interpretation of a composition?
The conductors leads the orchestra so his or her job to decide how the orchestra will play the music and thus he or she need to interpret how to play the score of the musical. The student's role is to be prepared, watch the conductor, and listen to the interaction of their part of the ensemble.
How many alto saxophones in the orchestra?
it depends on the orchestra
Can the saxophone play in a traditional orchestra?
I would say no because an orchestra consists if string instruments (preferably violins, cellos, etc.) I myself am a sax player and saxophones play in bands, not orchrestras. - Sax Master In a symphony orchestra, saxophones play in the woodwind section. Orchestras have string sections, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
Which reed instruments are you unlikely to find in a symphony orchestra?
Saxophones are reed instruments not normally found in a symphony orchestra.
Is an saxphone part of an orchestra?
Sometimes. Yes. Some orchestras have saxophones as part of them but not all.
Are nickel plated saxophones better then lacquered saxophones?
No they just look cooler and most band or orchestra directors won't let you use one because they are distracting.
Woodwind instruments is usually not found in an orchestra ?
Saxophones.
Is the saxaphone in the orchestra?
No, all saxophones are not considered orchestra instruments. However, often times there are pieces featuring saxophone players and orchestras hire them for single pieces.
What section of an orchestra is a tenor saxophone?
Saxophones are not normally used in orchestras. There are exceptions, however, and when they are used, they are in the woodwind section.
How were saxophones used?
to play music for people
What roles do the students and the conductor play in the musical interpretation of a composition?
The conductors leads the orchestra so his or her job to decide how the orchestra will play the music and thus he or she need to interpret how to play the score of the musical. The student's role is to be prepared, watch the conductor, and listen to the interaction of their part of the ensemble.
Instruments in a orchestra?
There are all sorts of instruments in an orchestra such as: Flutes/Piccolos Clarinets Tubas Violins Violas Harp Trumpets Trombones French Horns Timpani Bassoons Saxophones (Tenor or Soprano)
What is a person who plays the saxophones?
A person that play a Saxophone
