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Pay the Piper: The Saxophone

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a site to read about the advantages and disadvantages of playing the saxophone. The page gives great background information about this woodwind instrument.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Saxophone

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read more about the saxophone, and the characteristics of the woodwind family. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to hear the saxophone play with the orchestra.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Clarinet

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this resource to learn about the clarinet, and the characteristics of the woodwind family. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to hear the clarinet alone and with the orchestra.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Bass Clarinet

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this resource to learn about the bass clarinet, and read about the woodwind family. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to hear the bass clarinet on its own and with the orchestra.
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North American Saxophone Alliance

For Students 9th - 10th
Although membership is required in order to participate in the North American Saxophone Alliance Discussion Group, non-members can view this website for archived discussions and upcoming events. Also included are links to information on...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Woodwind Instrument

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia provides an overview of woodwind instruments and discusses the three types of woodwind instruments and the difference between brass instruments and woodwind instruments.
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Music Education

Learn About Instruments: The Winds

For Students 3rd - 8th
This tutorial teaches students about the flute, piccolo, and saxophone. It features sound clips so that you can hear examples of each instrument being played.