Band Director Mock Interview

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What instruments should beginners start on?

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Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.

With so many instruments to choose from, it can be hard to know how to navigate things. Give some clarity to what instruments you would highlight. Then, everyone involved will have clarity on the subject.

Shane Reinhard

Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.

"Instruments like the alto saxophone and clarinet are good places to start. They are fairly simple instruments to get a hold of. This way, they will have a great experience to work on other instruments down the road."

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