In some cases, teachers use the recorder as an introductory to the clarinet. The two instruments stand out in part because they challenge kids to move individual fingers in different patterns to ...

In previous years kids have played instruments including guitar, flute, trumpet, violin, viola, cello, clarinet and electric keyboard. Lessons are given by volunteers, usually University of ...

Ellington Jenkins first received his clarinet in 2011 ... I’m hoping to collect between 600 and 700 band and orchestra instruments, repair as many as possible and then award them to deserving ...

(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) RASCOE: Most kids learn to play the recorder as a bridge to other wind instruments like clarinet or trumpet. But the recorder is no child's instrument. Many of the great ...

Vendors lined the plaza with hands-on activities, musical instruments, and information for parents on different programs. The event was planned to encourage kids to get involved and be active.