Instrument Demos

 Not sure what instrument you want to play?  Scroll down for instrument demonstration videos 


STRING INSTRUMENTS

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Violin


The most POPULAR string instrument.

The HIGHEST sounding string instrument.

Sized to fit your arm length!

BRASS INSTRUMENTS

euphonium (360p).mp4

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!

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Trombone


A very UNIQUE instrument that is always sought after!

Just like the Baritone/Euphonium, only with a SLIDE!

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Trumpet


The MOST POPULAR brass instrument.

The HIGHEST sounding brass instrument.  


WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS

flute (360p).mp4

Flute


The HIGHEST sounding woodwind Instrument


clarinet (360p).mp4

Clarinet


A MELLOW sounding woodwind instrument.

REEDS are required to make a sound.


saxophone (360p).mp4

Alto Saxophone


The MOST POPULAR woodwind instrument.

REEDS are required to make a sound.


PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS

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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. 

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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.