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Woodwind

Woodwind instruments are known for their rich, expressive tones and are used in various musical genres.

Woodwind instruments produce sound by blowing air through a mouthpiece, often using a reed. These instruments are versatile and found in classical orchestras, jazz bands, and more. Famous woodwind players include Benny Goodman (clarinet) and James Galway (flute).

Adult Clarinet Ensemble

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Woodwind

Age Group

18+

Skill Level

Grade 3+

Adult Recorders

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Woodwind

Age Group

18+

Skill Level

Any

Ashford Creative Orchestra

Music Centre

Music Centre

Ashford Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

10 – 18

Skill Level

Grade 2+

Ashford Music Explorers

Music Centre

Music Centre

Ashford Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

8 – 13

Skill Level

Beginner – Grade 2

Collegium Musicum

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Woodwind

Age Group

18+

Skill Level

Any

Folkestone Music Lab

Music Centre

Music Centre

Folkestone Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind

Age Group

11 – 18

Skill Level

Any

Force 10! Wind Band

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Woodwind

Age Group

6+

Skill Level

Grade 2+

Gravesham Junior Wind Band

Music Centre

Music Centre

Gravesham Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Woodwind

Age Group

6 – Any Age

Skill Level

Beginner

Junior Clarinet Ensemble

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Woodwind

Age Group

6+

Skill Level

Grade 2+

Junior Flute Ensemble

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Woodwind

Age Group

6+

Skill Level

Grade 1 – Grade 5+

Junior Recorders

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Woodwind

Age Group

6 – 18

Skill Level

Beginner – Grade 1

Junior Wind Band

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Woodwind

Age Group

6 – 18

Skill Level

Grade 1+

Kent County Youth Orchestra

County Group

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

13 – 21

Skill Level

Grade 7+

Kent Youth Wind Orchestra

County Group

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Woodwind

Age Group

11 – 19

Skill Level

Grade 6+

Maidstone Clarinet Ensemble

Music Centre

Music Centre

Maidstone Music Centre

Instrument Type

Woodwind

Age Group

13+

Skill Level

Intermediate

Medway Concert Orchestra

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

6+

Skill Level

Grade 3+

Medway Music Explorers

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

8 – 13

Skill Level

Beginner – Grade 3+

Medway Rock Band

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind

Age Group

6 – 18

Skill Level

Grade 3+

Medway Saxophone Ensemble

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Woodwind

Age Group

6+

Skill Level

Grade 3+

Music Theory and General Musicianship Support Class

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind

Age Group

6 – Any Age

Skill Level

Any

Senior Clarinet Ensemble

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Woodwind

Age Group

6+

Skill Level

Grade 5+

Senior Flute Ensemble

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Woodwind

Age Group

6+

Skill Level

Grade 5+

Senior Recorders

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Woodwind

Age Group

6 – 18

Skill Level

Grade 1+

Senior Wind Band

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Woodwind

Age Group

6+

Skill Level

Grade 4+

West Kent Youth Orchestra

Music Centre

Music Centre

Tonbridge Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

10 – 18

Skill Level

Advanced – Grade 5+

FAQs

Got questions about learning woodwind? We’ve got you covered.

Explore the FAQs below to find answers to common questions about your musical journey. For more detailed information, visit our pages on instrument hire, lessons, groups and courses.

How do woodwind instruments produce sound?

Woodwind instruments produce sound by blowing air through a mouthpiece, sometimes using a reed to create vibrations.

What are common woodwind instruments?

Common woodwind instruments include the flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon.

What types of music feature woodwind instruments?

Woodwind instruments are featured in classical, jazz, and contemporary music genres.

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