Have you ever wondered about the instruments in the orchestra? Why do those violins have those f-shaped holes? How long would a French horn really be if it’s stretched out? And what’s the loudest family of the orchestra? Well we’ll answer all your questions with this brand new resource, ‘My Instrument and Me’.

You’ll learn about the different families and hear from our wonderful musicians who make up the Essential Orchestra. They’ll even play some of their favourite tunes for you! This is a brilliant way to introduce children to the wonders of the orchestra and perhaps spark that desire to pick up and instrument and play!

• Click on each instrument to watch an introduction and demonstration by a CCC musician. 

• For Schools – this resource is a useful accompaniment to any project about the orchestra and can be split by section and used over several weeks. 

• For Instrumental Music Services – this resource is a valuable tool in the recruitment and instrument selection process. 

• For Families – learn more about your favourite instruments before or after attending one of our concerts or watching one of our digital concerts. 

• Watch a performance by the full orchestra