| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument players, e.g. | Premier Sunday | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Band players (9) | ||
| Carols by Candlelight performers (9) | ||
| Performers of note? | New York Times | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Orchestra members, eg | ||
| Players who should know the score (9) | ||
| They keep an eye on the score while playing (9) | ||
| Band, in capturing spies, engaged in disorder | ||
| Instrumentalists | ||
| Instrumentalists | ||
| Start of a quip | ||
| Members of a combo. |