During Instrument Day, all students are reminded of the following:
There are no "boy" or "girl" instruments. There are no "easy" or "hard" instruments.
Pick the two instruments you like the sound of the best.
Everybody needs to have TWO choices that they really like, and would be happy getting either choice.
If we were a football team, and everybody wanted to play quarterback--would we even have a team to put on the field?
Playing in a music group (band/strings) is like being on a sports team. Everybody has a position (instrument) that is important to the whole group and will make us successful.
To be successful, there must be players in every position (on every instrument).
Final instrument assignments are selected with the success of ALL participants in mind.
The process for instrument assignments is complex and thoughtful. Students are assigned an instrument based on a variety of factors, including:
A student’s two favorite choices.
Individual student’s musical strengths as noted at “Instrument Day” and by music staff.
The instrument that, based on all indicators, will give the student the best chance for musical success.
The overall balance of the group, to ensure a quality experience for all.
The popularity of choices among all instruments.