413 reactions · 38 shares | Strum, a piece for string orchestra by CSO Mead Composer-in-Residence Jessie Montgomery, salutes American folk idioms and the spirit of dance and movement in an exciting performance by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Erina Yashima. The complete concert, recorded in Orchestra Hall in June 2021, streams for free at cso.org/tv. | Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Facebook

Today, Associate Conductor Vinay Parameswaran leads us through the largest family of the orchestra: the strings! "What is an Orchestra?" is a five-part series designed to teach grades 4-8 the fundamentals of an orchestra, the role of the conductor, and the unique sounds and personalities of the instrument families. Learn more --> https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/engage/education-programs/ | The Cleveland Orchestra