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Join the school band in 2021!

Learn to play an instrument and join our musical team! Below is a list of all the instruments you can play in the school band. For more information please visit our website: www.musicpartnership.com.au Or send us an email: info@musicpartnership.com.au Or just Enrol now by clicking on this link: https://musicpartnership.com.au/band-lesson-enrolment-form/ Visit the Bronte schools page on our website for fees and times: https://musicpartnership.com.au/school/bronte-public-school/

The Flute!

The flute is a member of the woodwind

• family. You blow the flute by blowing

across the headjoint, like blowing into a bottle top. The flute breaks down into 3 small pieces. It is a beautiful and soaring instrument. It is found in bands, orchestras and jazz groups. Here is a video that demonstrates the sounds of the flute: The Flute For more information visit our website Click here!

The Clarinet!

The clarinet is a member of the woodwind

• family. It is a single reed instrument. It can

be made of plastic or wood. The clarinet uses a reed to produce it’s sound. It is a small and compact instrument. It can be found in concert bands,

• rchestras, chamber music and jazz.

Here is a link to a demonstration of the clarinet sound: The Clarinet! For more information visit our website: Click here:

The Oboe!

The oboe is a double reed woodwind

• instrument. It looks similar to the clarinet in

colour and size. The oboe has a beautiful mysterious and melodic sound. It is found most commonly in an orchestra

• r concert band.

Here is a demonstration of the Oboe For more information visit our website Click here:

The Alto Saxophone!

The Saxophone is the newest member

• f the woodwind family. It is made of

metal, has lots of keys and uses a reed to produce it’s sound. The saxophone is found commonly in Jazz! It can be also found in orchestras and concert bands. Here is a link to the sounds of the saxophone: The Saxophone For more information visit our website Click here:

The Trumpet!

The trumpet is a member of the brass family. It has 3 valves and you play the trumpet by buzzing into the mouthpiece. There are 4 slides on the trumpet used to tune the instrument. The trumpet is found in many groups! Orchestras, concert bands, Jazz groups, marching bands and more! It’s such a fun and versatile instrument. Here is a link to a video on the sounds of the trumpet: Sounds of the trumpet! Visit our website for more information about the trumpet! Click here

The French Horn

The french horn is a member of the brass family. It has a mouthpiece to buzz into and rotary valves that move to change the notes. The french horn is a very long tube! If you rolled it out it would be as long as your school hall! Here is a link to a french horn demonstration: For more information please visit our website Click here:

The Trombone!

The trombone is also a member of the brass family. It has a slide to change the notes and a deep sound. You play the trombone by buzzing through the mouthpiece and blowing lots of air through the instrument. The trombone is a versatile instrument found in concert bands, jazz groups,

• rchestras and marching bands.

Here is a link to the sounds of the trombone: The sounds of the trombone For more information visit our website: Click here:

The Baritone/Euphonium!

The baritone or euphonium are members of the brass family. They have valves which are similar to the trumpet. The sound of the baritone or euphonium is very low! They form the low brass section of the concert band Here is a link to a Euphonium demonstration:

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The Bass Guitar!

Since the 1960’s the electric bass has filled the role of the acoustic double bass in many music settings. The function of the bass is to lead the rhythm section and to anchor the beat. The bass guitar is very versatile and can many different types of music from Jazz to blues, soul and funk. For more information visit our website: Click here:

The Drums!

The drums are a very important member of the band! Their job is to keep the whole group in time and together as an ensemble. When playing in band you not only play the drum kit but also the cymbals, auxiliary percussion such as the triangle, bass drum, tambourine and more! Here is a demonstration on drums and percussion: For more information visit our website: Click here: