Choosing an instrument (and your band class schedule) for next year
There are 2 categories of instruments:
1. 'Big 4' (most popular, need the most of these instruments): flute; clarinet; trumpet trombone
2. 'Auxiliary Instruments' (require an audition; few are needed for a good band sound): oboe; bassoon; saxophone; horn; euphonium; tuba; and percussion
We have 3 classes for beginning band where we divide them by instrument family. Here is how they are scheduled during the day; 'Big 4' are in CAPS, and 'auxiliary' are in ():
1st period-FLUTE, TROMBONE (Euphonium, Tuba)
6th Period-CLARINET (Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon)
7th Period-TRUMPET (French Horn)