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The Orchestra is divided into four main parts:

Strings- violins 1 and 2, viola 1 and 2, cellos, and bass

Woodwinds- Flute/piccolo, Oboe/english horn, bassoon ( and saxophones occasionally)

Brass- trumpets, french horn, Trombone, euphonium, tuba

Percussion- keyboards, drums, cymbals, bells, xylophone, triangle, etc.

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The Orchestra is divided into four main parts:

Strings- violins 1 and 2, viola 1 and 2, cellos, and bass

Woodwinds- Flute/piccolo, Oboe/english horn, bassoon ( and saxophones occasionally)

Brass- trumpets, french horn, Trombone, euphonium, tuba

Percussion- keyboards, drums, cymbals, bells, xylophone, triangle, etc.

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