On Saturday, February 18th, students who selected band on their choice sheet are invited to come to Bailey to select their instrument! Music specialists will check finger/hand coordination and teeth/mouth characteristics. Each student will also be given the opportunity to make a sound on the various mouthpieces that attach to each instrument. The purpose for this is to find an instrument the student will enjoy and on which he/she shows a promise of success. Certain characteristics of a child’s personality and demeanor will also help point us in the direction of what instrument they may be best suited for!
Students are encouraged to do a little research on the band instruments we offer so they have an idea of what they might be interested in playing! They can seek out recordings and videos so they know how each one sounds and what kind of music styles they typically play. YouTube is a great resource for this! We also encourage each child to attend the event with an open mind. We do have limitations on class size for some instruments, so it’s good for your child to have a couple different instruments in mind. The music specialists are very good at narrowing down the best choices for your child and typically that’s where they are going to thrive. However, we will always keep in mind the student’s choice and ultimately, they will make the final decision.
Band Instruments Available
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Saxophone
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Baritone
Tuba
Percussion