And The Music Goes ’Round and ’Round

— from Kristen Wilson —

The last musical event of the school year took place on Wednesday when all the 4th graders from Orcas Elementary School tried out new instruments at the affectionately named “instrument zoo.”

Four musical stations were set up for brass, woodwinds, percussion and strings, and approximately 28 children tested out a flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, drums, xylophone, violin, and cello. All the children had an opportunity to test each instrument and indicate their favorite choice to play next year in 5th grade band or strings.

Mentors from the community, older students in band and strings, as well as teachers Pamela Wright and Darren Dix coached the students on playing the instruments.