Students in 4th and 5th grade have the opportunity to learn a band instrument and grow in their musical abilities. Beginning to learn an instrument at this age sets students up for greater success in music in middle school, high school, and adulthood. The band instruments include the flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone horn, mallet percussion (bells), and percussion (drums). First-year students (beginners), begin studies in the fall and have a spring concert near the end of the year. Second-year students (advanced, 5th grade only), continue studies in the fall and have a winter concert in December and a spring concert.