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All About the Instruments!
Read below to learn about all of the instruments offered in band at Willard!
Then click on the image to hear the instrument!
 BaritoneMellow, low sounds. Low Brass instrument. Rented from the school and students leave one at home and one at school so they only bring the mouthpiece to school |  BassoonWoodwind instrument that plays low sounds using a double reed. Students who play bassoon need to take private lessons from a bassoonist. |  ClarinetWoodwind instrument with a warm sound using a single reed. Can play low and high notes! Need a LOT of clarinets in a band! |
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 FluteWoodwind instrument that produces high notes by blowing lots of air across a hole. |  French HornBrass instrument that makes a mellow, warm sound. Can play high and low. |  OboeWoodwind instrument that uses a double reed. Higher pitched with a unique sound. Students who play oboe need to take private lessons in order to be successful. |
 SaxophoneWoodwind instrument that uses a single reed to make a deep, loud sound. Made of brass and is heaviest woodwind instrument. |  TrumpetBrass instrument with a bright sound. Plays sounds using a smaller mouthpiece |  PercussionStudents who learn percussion learn both xylophone & snare drum (not drum set). Piano background is helpful! |
 TromboneA Low Brass instrument. Produces crisp, low sounds using a slide instead of keys. Bands need lots of trombonists! |  TubaThe anchor of the band! Plays low notes and has a full, deep sound. All students will carry only a mouthpiece to school. Students will have one instrument to keep at home and one to use at school. |
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