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Intro to School Band Instruments
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Title - Intro to School Band Instruments
By - Aaron Harper
Primary Subject - Music
Grade Level - K-12

Standards:
    NYS Standards #2
Do Now:
    Make a list of all the instruments in a school band.
Objective:
    Students will learn about various instruments in a school band.
Materials:
    Piccolo, Flute, Soprano Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Oboe, French Horn, Snare Drum, etc.
Procedure:
  1. Teacher will first give a brief overview on the many roles of a school band.

  2. Teacher will then explain the three different instrument families in a band (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion).

  3. Starting with the Woodwinds, the teacher will introduce each instrument explaining its purpose, sound and construction. A sound demonstration will be given.

  4. For Brass, see step 3.

  5. For Percussion, see step 3.
Evaluation:
    The students will be able to answer different questions about the instruments they have witnessed.
Homework:
    Students are to pick two separate instruments and list their similarities and differences in a short essay.

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