Noye's Fludde as "the professional stiffening" of a piano duet, string quintet (two violins, viola, cello and bass), recorder and a timpanist. The young musicians play a variety of instruments, including a full string ensemble with each section led by a member of the professional string quintet. The violins are further divided into parts of different levels of difficulty, from the simplest (mostly playing open strings) to those able to play in third position. The recorders should be led by an accomplished soloist able to flutter-tongue; bugles, played in the original production by boys from a local school band, are played as
Johnson String Instrument Johnson String Instrument shop. An unusual practice when the Johnsons implemented it, the business model is more widely used today, as Chinese-made instruments and bows have gained acceptance. In 2008, Carol and Roger Johnson turned over operation of Johnson String to their son, Adam, who had been working with the company since 1990. In November 2013, Johnson String Instrument acquired Carriage House Violins. Founded by Christopher Reuning of Reuning & Sons Violins, Carriage House is known for its high-end modern and antique violins, violas and cellos. The location houses a 50-seat rehearsal hall and the company’s sales staff is composed