The sax is the most popular wind instrument. Available in all sound ranges from alto to contrabass, though alto and tenor are the most prominent. They come in all shapes and sizes and are useful in a variety of genres, though they are most known for jazz. Through individual lessons Crescendo School of Music students are able to learn to play solos or improvise on a musical theme, develop a musical harmony playing in a band, preform on stage in a live concert.