Please remember that at Penn Manor, the list of instruments for beginning instruction is short.
Violin, Viola, Cello - String instruments should be sized to the player and grow with the student.
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone - Woodwind instruments that are part of our elementary bands
Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone - Brass instruments that are part of our elementary bands
Xylophone - Pitched percussion instrument that is taught in elementary lessons and band.
Unpitched percussion instruments need to be learned outside of school and may be played in the 6th grade band by audition.
Band Instrument Demo
String Instrument Demo
Benjamin Britten wrote a piece of music to allow for all instruments to perform simialar music separately and together. This is a group of professionals who have played and practiced for many years! Listening to this selection could help a young student decide what sounds they like.
Yet another set of solos from each instrument and more combined pieces