Woodwind
EXPLORE INSTRUMENTS
There’s a sound
for every student.
Every section has a different voice. Explore the instruments, then use the school’s approved selection process to find your place.
Woodwind
Oboe
A focused, distinctive sound.Adds color and character to the ensemble.Woodwind
Bassoon
Warm, low and surprising.Bridges rhythm, harmony and melody.Woodwind
Clarinet
Flexible, lyrical and central to the band.Builds rich melodies and harmonies.Woodwind
Saxophone
Bold sound with a strong musical personality.Adds energy in concert and jazz settings.Brass
Trumpet
Brilliant, confident and full of energy.Projects fanfares and melody.Brass
French Horn
Warm, noble and beautifully blended.Connects the brass and woodwind sound.Brass
Trombone
Big sound, big personality.Provides power, harmony and rhythm.Brass
Euphonium
Smooth, rich and expressive.Supports the ensemble with warmth.Brass
Tuba
The foundation of the band.Anchors rhythm and harmony.Percussion
Percussion
Rhythm, color and momentum.Shapes the ensemble’s pulse and energy.03 / A LITTLE MUSICAL CURIOSITY
Every section.
A different voice.
Meet the sounds that come together in a band. Tap a key for a playful synthesized note, then explore the instruments.
Meet the instruments ↗READY WHEN YOU AREMake a little music.
Choose any key to begin.
THE ISMS SOUND BOARDTap to play
Synthesized tones for fun; hear the real instruments on our performances page. Sound starts only when you tap.
NEXT STEP
Ready to find
your fit?
Instrument placement follows the band’s official process. We never promise a particular instrument before directors have confirmed the best fit.
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