Music Electives

How to Join

Joining Band

The instruments for beginning band students are flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion (bells and snare drum). Here is a video demonstrating them, produced by members of the United States Army Field Band.

0:00 - Flute

3:22 - Clarinet

5:30 - Alto Saxophone

8:26 - Trumpet

12:47 - Trombone

18:43 - Percussion

Secondary Instruments:

1:27 - Oboe

6:57 - Bassoon

10:11 - Horn

15:16 - Euphonium

17:06 - Tuba

20:32 - “The Stars & Stripes Forever” trio

Please fill out the Band Interest Form.

Joining Strings

The instrument choices for middle school strings are violin, viola, cello, and bass. Fourth and fifth graders may choose violin, viola, or cello. Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra introduce them in this video.

0:56 - violin

2:08 - viola

3:02 - cello

3:52 - bass

Please fill out the Strings Interest Form.

Joining Chorus

Please fill out the Chorus Interest Form.