The Best School Band and Orchestra Instruments 2025

1. Hohner Old Standby Harmonica Key of C

Old Standby (#34B) – Your faithful friend. Whether you’re riding high, singing the blues or just waiting on a train, this is the harp that will get you through. Take it with you wherever you go. A longtime favorite of many Country artists, this harp is always ready to express your spontaneous musical soul. The Old Standby has standard tuning and is available in the k and G

Hohner Harmonica "Old Standby" These popular beginners harmonicas are also affordably priced Fine construction and tone with heavy plated covers and sturdy boxes

2. 1946 BROADCASTS contains tracks recorded for three separate ABC broadcasts. Personnel includes: Woody Herman (vocals, alto saxophone, clarinet); The Blue Moods (vocals); Sam Marowitz, John LaPorta (alto saxophone, clarinet); Mickey Folus (tenor & baritone saxophones, clarinet); Sam Rubinwitch (baritone saxophone); Sonny Berman, Cappy Lewis, Conrad Gozzo, Shorty Rogers, Pete Candoli (trumpet); Ralph Pfeffner, Bill Harris, Ed Kiefer (trombone); Red Norvo (vibraphone); Jimmy Rowles (piano); Chuck Wayne (guitar); Joe Mondragon (bass); Don Lamond (drums). Recorded live in September & October 1946. Includes liner notes by George Hall.

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1946 BROADCASTS contains tracks recorded for three separate ABC broadcasts. Personnel includes: Woody Herman (vocals, alto saxophone, clarinet); The Blue Moods (vocals); Sam Marowitz, John LaPorta (alto saxophone, clarinet); Mickey Folus (tenor & baritone saxophones, clarinet); Sam Rubinwitch (baritone saxophone); Sonny Berman, Cappy Lewis, Conrad Gozzo, Shorty Rogers, Pete Candoli (trumpet); Ralph Pfeffner, Bill Harris, Ed Kiefer (trombone); Red Norvo (vibraphone); Jimmy Rowles (piano); Chuck Wayne (guitar); Joe Mondragon (bass); Don Lamond (drums). Recorded live in September & October 1946. Includes liner notes by George Hall.

3. Personnel: Stephen Wade (open back, resonator, fretless & gourd banjos); Mike Craver (vocals, guitar, piano, pump organ); Dudley Connell (vocals, guitar); John Cephas (vocals); Tony Ellis (guitar, fiddle, bass); John Doyle (guitar); Seamus Egan (banjo, flute, pennywhistle); Alan Jabbour (fiddle); Saul Broudy, Henry Stinson (harmonica); Nancy Fly (accordion); Marvin Reitz (jug); Wes Butts (washtub bass); Tom Gray (bass); Tom Layton (rhumba box, washboard). Recorded at Private Ear Recording, Hyattsville, Maryland. Includes liner notes by Stephen Wade.

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Personnel: Stephen Wade (open back, resonator, fretless & gourd banjos); Mike Craver (vocals, guitar, piano, pump organ); Dudley Connell (vocals, guitar); John Cephas (vocals); Tony Ellis (guitar, fiddle, bass); John Doyle (guitar); Seamus Egan (banjo, flute, pennywhistle); Alan Jabbour (fiddle); Saul Broudy, Henry Stinson (harmonica); Nancy Fly (accordion); Marvin Reitz (jug); Wes Butts (washtub bass); Tom Gray (bass); Tom Layton (rhumba box, washboard). Recorded at Private Ear Recording, Hyattsville, Maryland. Includes liner notes by Stephen Wade.

4. Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass: Rob McConnell (valve trombone), Moe Koffman, John Johnson (soprano & alto saxophones, flute, clarinet), Eugene Amaro (tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet), Rick Wilkins (tenor saxophone, clarinet), Bob Leonard (baritone saxophone, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet), Arnie Chycosski, Steve McDade, John MacLeod, Guido Basso (trumpet, flugelhorn), Dave Woods (trumpet), Ian McDougall, Bob Livingston, Jerry Johnson (trombone), Ernie Pattison (trombone, bass), Gary Pattison, James MacDonald (French horn), Don Thompson (piano), Ed Bickert (guitar), Steve Wallace (bass), Terry Clarke (drums), Brian Leonard (percussion).

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Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass: Rob McConnell (valve trombone), Moe Koffman, John Johnson (soprano & alto saxophones, flute, clarinet), Eugene Amaro (tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet), Rick Wilkins (tenor saxophone, clarinet), Bob Leonard (baritone saxophone, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet), Arnie Chycosski, Steve McDade, John MacLeod, Guido Basso (trumpet, flugelhorn), Dave Woods (trumpet), Ian McDougall, Bob Livingston, Jerry Johnson (trombone), Ernie Pattison (trombone, bass), Gary Pattison, James MacDonald (French horn), Don Thompson (piano), Ed Bickert (guitar), Steve Wallace (bass), Terry Clarke (drums), Brian Leonard (percussion).

5. Personnel includes: Louie Bellson (drums); Ray Reed (alto saxophone); Pete Christlieb, Don Menza (tenor saxophone, woodwinds); Tommy Newsome, Ted Nash (saxophone); Conte Candoli, Snooky Young, Blue Mitchell, Bobby Shew, Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet); Thurman Green, Mike Wimberley, George Bohanon (trombone); Frank Strazzeri, Ross Tompkins (piano); Grant Geissman (guitar); Dave Carpenter, Chuck Berghofer (bass); Emil Richards (percussion). Producers: Carl E. Jefferson, John Burk, Nick Phillips, Nick DiMaio, Louie Bellson, Gregg Field. Compilation producer: Mark Holston. Engineers include: Phil Edwards, Don Murray, Jim Mooney. Digitally remastered by George Horn. This is part of Concord Jazz's Concord Jazz Heritage Series.

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Personnel includes: Louie Bellson (drums); Ray Reed (alto saxophone); Pete Christlieb, Don Menza (tenor saxophone, woodwinds); Tommy Newsome, Ted Nash (saxophone); Conte Candoli, Snooky Young, Blue Mitchell, Bobby Shew, Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet); Thurman Green, Mike Wimberley, George Bohanon (trombone); Frank Strazzeri, Ross Tompkins (piano); Grant Geissman (guitar); Dave Carpenter, Chuck Berghofer (bass); Emil Richards (percussion). Producers: Carl E. Jefferson, John Burk, Nick Phillips, Nick DiMaio, Louie Bellson, Gregg Field. Compilation producer: Mark Holston. Engineers include: Phil Edwards, Don Murray, Jim Mooney. Digitally remastered by George Horn. This is part of Concord Jazz's Concord Jazz Heritage Series.

6. Ultimate Beginner Series: Fiddle

Finally, a video that takes students from opening the case to playing a simple tune in no time. Topics include: maintenance and care for the instrument, the distinctive fiddle "style," simple finger patterns, bowing and plucking methods, your first sounds, basic music theory, and helpful hints to get you started fast.

Ultimate Beginner Series: Fiddle

7. Hohner Special 20 Harmonica 560-C

The ideal harmonica for folk and country music. The Hohner Special 20 has the coveted Marine Band sound plus the added benefit of a plastic comb instead of wood. Plastic lasts longer, it's more airtight than wood, and it's smoother on the lips. The genuine brass reed plates are recessed into the comb for more comfortable playing. Key of C.

Key of C Black plastic comb Brass reed plates secured with 6 screws for maximum airtightness Increased airtightness means increased responsiveness Nickel plated covers Hinged plastic case included

8. Rock & Roll Saxophone

Clearance! Was $19.97 Kid will love the songs, sounds and phrases that come out of this saxophone

When kids press the buttons, they will be treated to 3 rock and roll songs including "Rock Around the Clock" When they press Cookie Monster, he interrupts the song with cool rock and roll phrases Songs can be played note by note or in their entirety Pressing the Sesame Street Muppet music notes adds to the fun with lights and cool saxophone sounds

9. Hohner Weekender 24 Hole Harmonica in Chrome - Key of C

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HNR1012 Features Harmonica Material: Plastic comb 24 Holes, 48 reeds Key of C Reeds: Double Key: C Generic Dimensions Width: 7'' Dimensions Overall Height - Top to Bottom: 0.2 Inches Overall Depth - Front to Back: 7 Inches Overall Product Weight: 0.35 Pounds

10. Lenox Wedding Promises Flute Set

Two fine Lenox crystal champagne flutes standing tall on shiny silverplated stems

Crafted of Lenox fine crystal and silverplate This elegant pair of champagne flutes is the perfect gift for newlyweds