FRISCO, Texas — In Mrs. Laura Bell's second period class at Stafford Middle School, her 6th graders have a routine. They take a seat, set up their clarinets and get ready to play. The kids also know ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. This section of the orchestra got its name from the fact that many of its ...

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For Katriel Looney, reeds are the biggest problem with playing the clarinet. She struggles constantly to find good ones and maintain a decent supply. “Brass players have no idea,” she said. Recently, ...