violin, has an even more important role—managing and directing all the sections of the orchestra. He is called the concertmaster (or mistress). The violins are considered a virtuoso instrument, and therefore the concertmaster gets to showcase his talent perhaps more than any other member of the orchestra. The concertmaster also gives the bowing before rehearsals and concerts—giving everyone the precise note to which they must tune themselves. If you have ever attended a symphony, you’ll know what