The flute is a woodwind instrument that is small and easy to carry.  They typically play light ornamentation and fast notes.  This instrument is good choice for determined individuals that can take on a challenge with optimism.  You'll love the elegant sound. 

The clarinet is woodwind instrument that uses a reed to make sound.  This instrument is easy to start and is comfortable to hold.  This is a good choice for very responsible people who can take care of a more delicate instrument.  The clarinet can play very softly, but can also make interesting jazzy sounds.  

Saxophones are the loudest woodwind instrument known for their use in jazz ensembles.  This is also one of the more expensive woodwind instruments.  People love the range and flexibility of saxophone.  This is a good choice for someone who wants to play something recognizable and cool, and is willing to invest in a good instrument. 

The French Horn is not French.  It is however a beautiful instrument that makes an angelic sound.  This instrument can be very difficult to start and is more delicate than other brass instruments due to the rotary valves.  This is good choice for someone with vocal background that already has some ear training.  French horn players will use a school owned instrument. 

The trumpet is the go to starter brass instrument.  Trumpet players will get to play the melody in most music and enjoy a bright triumphant tone.  Trumpet players will learn valuable skills that may transfer to other brass instruments in the future.   This is a great choice for people who like to play important parts. 

The baritone uses the same size mouthpiece as trombone, but can play both treble and bass clef music.  This instrument has the same range as trombone with singing high notes and a dark low sound as well.  This is a great choice for someone who wants to play a unique instrument with range and flexibility.  Students who choose this instrument will play a school owned instrument. 

The tuba plays the lowest notes in the wind band.  This instrument is very large and impressive.  They also have the incredibly important job of being the foundation of the band's sound.  Anyone playing tuba will play a school owned instrument.  This is a good choice for students who are taller and want to play an important role in the ensemble. 

A percussionist is so much more than a drummer.  Anyone who takes on the daunting task of being a percussionist must be more mature than any other band member!  You will be responsible for the care and maintenance of all the expensive percussion instruments.   You will also be learning to play multiple instruments at the same time.  Percussion is the best choice for someone who is self motivated and diligent.