ROANOKE, Va. – The Library at Melrose and The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra held an instrument petting zoo Wednesday.

Many kids were able to try their hands at playing various instruments, from the triangle to the crash cymbals, all the way to a cello.

This effort is part of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra to get instruments in the hands of students that would not normally get the opportunity to touch or, let alone, play one, with the hopes that the kids will want to pick up an instrument later in life.