All violinists in major orchestras draw their bows across their instruments in the same direction. Who decides how the violin section should draw their bows?
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Last updated Jun 11 2026.
Originally posted Jun 10 2026 10:48 AM.
[wiki]The concertmaster
The decision on how the violin section should draw their bows is made by the concertmaster.
The concertmaster is the leader of the violin section and is responsible for leading the section, deciding all bowings, and translating the wishes of the conductor to the orchestra.
The concertmaster also serves as a representative of the orchestra to its larger community.
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