Instrument Share Activity

Students enrolled in Music Appreciation participated in a fun activity sharing instruments during class. The students were tasked with finding the Instrument they wanted to share. Some students used Instruments they had as children, others chose to make an instrument. Our goal for this activity was to create sound and rhythm using instruments and for students to explore the range of tone you can make with more wind, faster drumming, drumsticks vs drum brush, holding a note longer or shorter, etc. The students demonstrated Communication and Listening Skills while making music together. 

As a class we learned that everyone can make music! You do not need an expensive instrument to produce great sound. 

Screenshot of OLS students in Microsoft Teams meeting sharing instruments for their Music Appreciation class activity

Here’s some of the instruments our students shared:

Nadine – Made a drum from a Nestle Tin and Drum Sticks from Chopsticks

Matthew – Drum Pad he got when he was little

Daniel – Acoustic Guitar been playing for years

Luka – Made a Guitar from a Cereal Box, Paper Towel Roll and Rubber Bands

Nia – Ukulele she got on vacation 

Sarah – Celtic Drum she got in Ocean Shores

Ryan – Eletric Keyboard had since he was little

So much creativity by all!


Music Appreciation is one of the many courses OLS Bellevue College students take to obtain their associate degree from OLS. More information about our curriculum is available on our website. To learn more about our program register for an upcoming Information Session.

Last Updated March 23, 2021