{"id":178,"date":"2025-06-18T19:05:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T19:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/school.assumption.org\/music\/?p=178"},"modified":"2025-09-09T00:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T00:20:29","slug":"new-to-band-what-instrument-should-i-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/school.assumption.org\/music\/2025\/06\/18\/new-to-band-what-instrument-should-i-play\/","title":{"rendered":"New to Band &#8211; &#8220;What instrument should I play??&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the ACS Eagle Band! I&#8217;m sure you are wondering how to get started, especially, what instrument to choose as you begin your journey in the Eagle Band. This post is geared to help navigate your questions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>A Quick Note:<\/strong> For the purpose of ongoing posts, I would like to refer to our two groups as the ACS Beginning Band (new members- information in red) and the ACS Concert Band (returning members -information in blue).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\">Let&#8217;s start off with the instruments of the band: flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\">In the ACS Eagle Band, we focus on the 4 main wind instruments. They are called &#8220;wind&#8221; instruments because they require our breath to play them. The other instruments (i.e. oboe, tuba, etc.) can be played in high school where resources are far more vast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\"><strong>ACS Eagle Band Instruments:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\">Flute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\">Clarinet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\">Trumpet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\">Trombone<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\">Each of the 4 above instruments are unique in their own way, so let&#8217;s dive right in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\"><strong>The Flute<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\">The flute is a member of the &#8220;woodwind family,&#8221; though it is typically made of a metal, like silver. It produces a delicate, smooth sound. Flute players produce sound by blowing air across the tone hole, much like you would blowing across the top of a soda or water bottle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Debussy: Syrinx for solo flute (Emmanuel Pahud)\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RNjroFNi7mA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\"><strong>The Clarinet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\">The clarinet is another member of the &#8220;woodwind family!&#8221; While it is often made of wood, some reliable beginner models are made of resin. Clarinet players produce sound by blowing air across a reed (made of cane) that is secured against the mouthpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YT_63UntRJE?start=135&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\"><strong>The Trumpet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\">The trumpet is a member of the &#8220;brass family.&#8221; It has three valves that, with the help of a mouthpiece placed against vibrating lips, produces different sounds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Haydn Trumpet Concerto (3rd Movement): Wynton Marsalis, trumpet\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hb5MSJcBb9o?start=48&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\"><strong>The Trombone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#b11f2a\">The trombone is another member of the &#8220;brass family.&#8221; Rather than valves or keys, the trombone has a slide that is brought in or out to produce different notes. Like the trumpet, the trombone uses a mouthpiece placed against vibrating lips to produce a sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rimsky Korsakov Trombone Concerto Movement 1: Allegro Vivace\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lx5weckc7us?start=20&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When able, check out these videos! If you like what you see and hear, that&#8217;s a start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For students interested in percussion<\/em>, please pick one of the four &#8220;wind&#8221; instruments as a second choice! Parents, please contact Mrs. Creech to set-up an appointment to interview for the percussion section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, band is a <em><strong>full-year<\/strong><\/em> commitment. Choosing an instrument means you are dedicated to at-home practice and maintaining care and maintenance. It can be overwhelming at the start, but the juice is worth the squeeze!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be on the lookout for more tidbits next week! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Musically,<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Mrs. Creech<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Email: ccreech@assumption.school<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the ACS Eagle Band! I&#8217;m sure you are wondering how to get started, especially, what instrument to choose as you begin your journey in the Eagle Band. This post is geared to help navigate your questions! 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