xylophone and many others. These are all played by hitting, tapping or scraping the instruments. The conductor stands at the front of the orchestra and directs the players how to play the music.

[Rachad]’s automatic xylophone might be just the ticket ... exact position of the strike makes a difference. We doubt any orchestra will be building one of these, but it doesn’t sound bad ...

So, it is with joy and appreciation that Eureka Symphony announces the receipt of a substantial gift from the Fulkerson Family Fund, and multiple generous gifts from Jim West, for instruments ...