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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is interesting that there seems to be such a focus on violin over other instruments. I am not a music person but as an outsider I don't understand why. My kid chose a difficult brass instrument and I think it worked out really well for him. Not a lot of kids play it so the orchestras are happy he is trying out and they are looking for a reason to take him (vs looking for a reason to reject him because they have so many kids playing his instrument). [/quote]

All the lower level orchestras are strings only, of which, violin is the dominant instrument (in sheer numbers). Usually, by the time kids are old/skilled enough  to be playing in full orchestras, all the petty nonsense is behind them.[/quote]

if you pick a less common instrument you can avoid a lot of it altogether. [/quote]

I’m always happy my kid plays the viola. Viola players and parents are much chiller.[/quote]

Easy to be chiller when there is so much less competition your kid is basically guaranteed a spot.[/quote]

It might too that the viola is naturally in the background so the people who seek public recognition and the limelight for their kids won't choose it. Same with the double bass.[/quote]

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