The flute is part of the woodwind family and is the smallest and highest-pitched instrument in the school band. The sound is produced by blowing across the mouthpiece, a bit like blowing across the top of a bottle.

The flute has a beautiful, melodic sound but does require patience to get started and may take beginners a couple of weeks before a good clear sound is produced. Once this is achieved, students will really enjoy playing this lovely melodic instrument in the band.