In a typical concert band, which statement about instrumentation is true?

• A. It includes two flutes, two oboes, two bassoons
• B. It excludes brass
• C. It uses a string section
• D. It omits woodwinds

Answer: (A)

In a typical concert band, planning the sound starts with a solid woodwind core that can blend across registers and colors. Having two players on the flute, two on the oboe, and two on the bassoon provides a balanced, versatile mix of bright upper tones, distinctive oboe color, and the supporting lower woodwind foundation. This arrangement reflects common staffing in school and community wind ensembles, giving enough players to cover parts and create a cohesive blend across the band literature. The other statements clash with how concert bands are usually built: brass is a fundamental part of the ensemble, there isn’t a string section, and woodwinds aren’t omitted. So describing two flutes, two oboes, and two bassoons aligns with how instrumentation is typically configured.