Renaissance Musical Instruments

During the week of October 5 (Homecoming week!), the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will be studying Renaissance music and musical instruments. Here are a few videos to supplement our work in class.

Click here for a USC music professor demonstrating a number of Renaissance instruments, like the recorder, bagpipes, and shawm.

The Crumhorn


The Cornett


The Lute


The Recorder (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass)