The Terra Cotta Middle School Band Program offers students the opportunity to learn a Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion instrument.

While band instruction typically begins in 5th Grade, we welcome new students throughout middle school. If you are interested in joining, please email Mr. Branstetter at jacob.branstetter@leusd.k12.ca.us .

Balanced instrumentation is an important aspect of a quality ensemble experience. Just like a sports team needs players in each position, our band will sound its best when we have the full variety of instruments playing together. Please encourage your child to check out the instrument demonstration videos below and select an instrument that they can picture themself playing.

For any questions, please contact:

Mr. Branstetter (jacob.branstetter@leusd.k12.ca.us)

MEET THE BAND INSTRUMENTS!

If you need to select a band instrument, you can hear a brief introduction to each one in the videos below.

FLUTE

OBOE

CLARINET

SAXOPHONE

TRUMPET

FRENCH HORN

TROMBONE

BARITONE

TUBA

MALLETS  &  DRUMS