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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's good to play a less common instrument, as there are more opportunities and it's often less competitive.[/quote] What are the less common instruments?[/quote] Clarinet, flute, and violin are the worst. Trumpet, viola and saxophone aren't great, but better. Trombone, cello and tuba are good. French horn, oboe, bassoon, string bass, and euphonium are all great, but some are harder to play.[/quote] Not everything is about competition. Kids don’t normally select these less common instruments on their own. Some parents think it gives them edge over others during college admissions. I know siblings that play oboe and euphonium. I don’t think it helped with college selection.. just a torture for them and our ears. [/quote] Not everything is about college. I had a ton of fun playing an instrument in different groups in middle and high school and know I would have had fewer opportunities if I'd played a common instrument. I'd encourage my kid to consider less common instruments because they may open up more opportunities if they indeed like music and want to play in MS and HS. I didn't major in music in college so my instrument had no impact on college admissions or my career. But I absolutely loved the experience of playing in All State Orchestra. The feeling of playing incredible music with such impressive musicians was a very moving experience that I'll never forget. I also absolutely love the sound of both oboe and euphonium. They are both pretty awesome instruments. Good picks.[/quote]
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