Concert Pianist

Concert Pianist

Take the time to share the arts with children - You just might inspire the next famous concert pianist, composer, or conductor!

Here's a simple way to explain what a "concert pianist" is to the kids in your life:

• Skilled pianists who perform classical piano works are known as “concert pianists.”

• Concert pianists play solo music and ensemble works.

• Many concert pianists earn their living by playing concerts, teaching, and recording.

• When concert pianists aren’t performing, they often practice several hours every day. After all, playing the piano is a concert pianist’s job!

To learn more, visit Alberti Publishing.

Illustration by Heidi Cabrera.

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Orchestra

Many children know what an orchestra is, but do they know the different types of orchestras? The Right Notes describes an orchestra in the following way:

An “orchestra” is a group of musicians who play together. Musicians in an orchestra play woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, and sometimes keyboard instruments.

A conductor stands in front of the orchestra and leads the musicians as they play.

A large orchestra is sometimes called a “symphony orchestra.” A small orchestra is called a “chamber orchestra.” A symphony orchestra may have up to 100 musicians and a chamber orchestra may have 30 to 40 musicians.

To learn more, visit Alberti Publishing.

Illustration by Heidi Cabrera.

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