Music as an elective in middle school

Music Options in Middle School

Mr. Etheridge-ITRT

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What are the 3 main types of BAND instruments?

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!

Multiple Choice

True or False? You can be in Band/Choir AND play in a sport in middle school.

• True

• False

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

Multiple Choice

True or False? Boys can sing in the Choir.

• True

• False

Match

Match the following instruments with their names.

Flute

Clarinet

Trumpet

Trombone

Percussion

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Trumpet

• Trombone

• Percussion