Music as an elective in middle school

Instrument Selection

•Everyone needs to have more than one choice

•Limited spots for Percussion

•If you do not get your 1st choice, we will try a 2nd
or 3rd

•Have an open mind and think positive! This
should be fun!

Instrument Selection

Common Myths:
• There is no easy/hard instrument

• There is no Girl/Boy instrument and Boys can be in Choir too!

• Don’t pick an instrument/Choir just because your

friend did.

• I do not pick a random instrument for you.

Factors for Choosing Instruments

• What do you want to play?

• Physical Features (hands, mouth, coordination,

etc.)

• What I think you will be successful at

• Needs of Band/Instrumentation

• Character Traits (attitude, trust, behavior, etc.)

Instrumentation

Flute

2-4

Clarinet

2-4

Trumpet

2-4

Trombone

2-4

Percussion

2-3