Who is the concertmaster in an orchestra?

The tuba guy gets no respect

Yea... but how fast can they fiddle upside-down to amuse a crowd of drunk bluegrass fans? (I'm absolutely kidding, I appreciate all forms of music.)

always wished I could play the violin-to make such beautiful music!

RushMama2112, wow , must be really special to play in a large group of musicians, amazing music

Player #21374632, Did it for two years, playing percussion. awesome experience.

Montana Lady, I get your point & it's well taken. A formal orchestral audience is surely more restrained, reserved, and most would agree, less enthusiastic than, let's say, a bluegrass music audience. That doesn't mean they are less appreciative.

Montana Lady, haha great comment, not to mention good point.

The entire orchestra tunes to the First Chair OBOE.

I thought in UK they are simply called First Violin?

I made first chair for 3 years when I got to play in school. Very fond memories.

I guessed. Didn't know this.

no clue whatsoever...

pure guess