It's Like Playing a Jackhammer

Katy has been practicing on a new musical instrument called a contrabassoon. Katy started playing the bassoon last year and was very excited when she heard that Chelsea High School was acquiring a new contrabassoon and that she might have the opportunity to play it.

This instrument is huge. The case is around five feet long and doesn't fit very easily in the back seat of the car.

The notes coming from this instrument are very deep and rich. The vibrations made by the notes makes it seem like you are playing a jackhammer.

The music program in the Chelsea School District was able to purchase the contrabassoon and other instruments with funds from the most recent bond issue. Music is an important program in the Chelsea School District and the students are fortunate to be able to experience some instruments that many students do not get to play until they are in college.