It's very exciting, especially when they get to try their hand with the instruments.

Not all symphonies do that.

Under the direction of our maestro Alasdair Neale, we feel this concert series offers a wide repertoire.

These are artistic professionals who have spent a great deal of time and money learning their art. Unfortunately, they often need to perform for several symphonies and opera houses at a time.

Rule of thumb is that every concert set, which includes rehearsals, costs about $10,000.