What makes the woodwind family such an important part of the orchestra? Join Rick Steves as he explores the sounds and personalities of the woodwind family. Rick meets young musicians from the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra who introduce their instruments, demonstrate how they create sound, and share what it’s like to play as part of an orchestra - and how each instrument contributes its own unique voice to the ensemble.

This video is part of Symphony in a Suitcase, a free classroom curriculum from Rick Steves, CET Public Television, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra exploring music, history, and culture across Europe. Find the full curriculum, classroom activities, and more videos at https://www.ricksteves.com/symphony. Visit https://www.cetconnect.org/education for more free classroom resources from CET's education team.