I am on grade six singing and piano and used to play violin ages ago up to grade 3 but stopped because I didnt enjoy playing it. I want to get up to a high level (grade 6) in whatever instrument I choose to play though as well as playing it in orchestra. I am considering the flute (my most likely option),piccolo or oboe. Which one is the “easiest” out of these and will allow me to skip grades easily so I can advance quicker (I’m already 14 and a half). Thanks for any advice! btw I already had a clarinet taster lesson but it wasnt to my taste!
Also the orchestra I want to join is only a school one and I currently do play the piano and do singing which I both intend to do till grade 8. I love to play music but having enough time is hard as I do a lot of other sporting and drama commitments but I would love to play another musical instrument which I could play passionately. I just need help to find my niche in the large number of instruments available-thanks for all the comments so far though!(anybody got any advice on starting the flute?)