Instrument Playground Online - St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Instrument Playground Online

We hope you enjoy learning about the instruments of the orchestra. Explore the instruments of the orchestra by clicking on the tabs below.

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Brass
Percussion
Strings
Woodwinds

Musician Interviews

Thomas – 2026 Rebrand – Draft 1

Gerry – 2026 Rebrand – Draft 1

Instrument Demonstrations

Horn demonstration

Trombone demonstration

Instruments of the Brass Section

Activity Guides

Horn

Trombone

Musician Interviews

Shannon – 2026 Rebrand – Draft 1

Will – 2026 Rebrand – Draft 1

Instrument Demonstrations

Timpani demonstration

Percussion demonstration

Instruments of the Percussion Section

Activity Guides

Percussion

Timpani

Musician Interviews

David – 2026 Rebrand – Draft 1

Sylvian – 2026 Rebrand – Draft 1

Instrument Demonstrations

Cello demonstration

Violin demonstration

Instruments of the Strings Section

Activity Guides

Violin

Cello

Musician Interviews

Vince – 2026 Rebrand – Draft 1

Tzuying – 2026 Rebrand – Draft 1

Ann – 2026 Rebrand – Draft 1

Jelena – 2026 Rebrand – Draft 1

Instrument Demonstrations

Bassoon demonstration

Clarinet demonstration

Flute demonstration

Oboe demonstration

Instruments of the Woodwinds Section

Activity Guides

Flute

Oboe

Clarinet

Bassoon

Orchestra Seating Chart

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