The smallest instrument in the band, the flute is the only instrument played horizontally.

The clarinet uses a small piece of wood called a reed to create sound. The clarinet has open holes instead of keys. Squidward from Spongebob plays the clarinet.

The alto saxophone is the loudest and heaviest instrument in the band. Students who play the alto saxophone use a neck strap which places the weight of the instrument around their neck instead of on their hands.

The trumpet is a brass instrument with three valves. To make a sound, students put their lips together similar to saying the letter "m" and then push air through to make their lips "buzz" together.

The trombone is the biggest instrument in the band, but not the heaviest. It is the only instrument without keys and uses a slide to change notes.

Students who choose to play percussion will learn both the bell kit (pictured top right) and the snare drum. The bell kit is similar to a small xylophone and students use mallets to play. The bell kit should come with a bell kit stand.

The snare drum is a the most common drum and has a set of metal wires called snares across the bottom. These snares give it the distinct sound. Most bell kits come with a practice pad that students use at home for snare drum assignments. There will be a snare drum at school available for student use.