ENROLLMENT FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR WILL OPEN ON MAY 27TH
Not sure what instrument you want to play? Scroll down for instrument demonstration videos
STRING INSTRUMENTS
String Bass
Transportation Alert: State Law prohibits large instruments on school buses. Be aware that parents/guardians will be responsible for the weekly transportation of the String Bass. In most instances UMIS can accommodate transportation conflicts by providing a "back-up" instrument for in-school use. Please contact Ms. Bruner (ebruner@umtsd.org) for guidance.
The LOWEST String Instrument.
Stand or Sit on a stool to play!
Sized to fit your height!
Cello
Transportation Alert: State Law prohibits large instruments on school buses. Be aware that parents/guardians will be responsible for the weekly transportation of the Cello. In most instances UMIS can accommodate transportation conflicts by providing a "back-up" instrument for in-school use. Please contact Ms. Bruner (ebruner@umtsd.org) for guidance.
A LOW String Instrument that is always sought after.
You ALWAYS get to SIT DOWN to play!
Sized to fit your height!
Viola
A very UNIQUE instrument that is always sought after!
Just like the Violin, only with a lower sound!
Sized to fit your arm length!
Violin
The most POPULAR string instrument.
The HIGHEST sounding string instrument.
Sized to fit your arm length!
BRASS INSTRUMENTS
Trumpet
The HIGHEST sounding brass instrument.
Trombone
A very UNIQUE instrument that is always sought after!
Just like the Baritone/Euphonium, only with a SLIDE!
Baritone/Euphonium
Transportation Alert: State Law prohibits large instruments on school buses. Be aware that parents/guardians will be responsible for the weekly transportation of the Baritone Horn. In most instances UMIS can accommodate transportation conflicts by providing a "back-up" instrument for in-school use. Please contact Ms. Bruner (ebruner@umtsd.org) for guidance.
A LOW Brass instrument that is always sought after!
Just like the Trombone, only with VALVES !
WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS
Alto Saxophone
A JAZZY sounding woodwind instrument.
REEDS are required to make a sound.
Flute
The HIGHEST sounding woodwind Instrument
Clarinet
A MELLOW sounding woodwind instrument.
REEDS are required to make a sound.
PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
Mallet Percussion (Bells)
Transportation Alert: State Law prohibits large instruments on school buses. Be aware that parents/guardians will be responsible for the weekly transportation of the Bell Kit. Please contact Ms. Bruner (ebruner@umtsd.org) for questions.
A percussion instrument that can play MELODIES.
Note: The instrument shown in the video is a marimba. Beginners will use a glockenspiel which has metal bars.
Percussion (Snare Drum)
Transportation Alert: State Law prohibits large instruments on school buses. Be aware that parents/guardians will be responsible for the weekly transportation of the Bell Kit. Please contact Ms. Bruner (ebruner@umtsd.org) for questions.
The MOST POPULAR instrument.