Band Supplies
Woodwind Instruments (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone)
Acceptable instrument brands: Yamaha, Bundy, Buffett, LeBlanc, Armstrong, Gemeinhart
Each Clarinet and Saxophone student should have two working reeds in class at all times.
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Reeds should be Vandoren size 2 1/2
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No plastic coated, flavored reeds or flavor water to soak
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7th and 8th grade students might need a size 3 or above
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All students should have a cleaning or care kit for their instrument
Brass Instruments (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba)
Acceptable instrument brands: Bach, King, Yamaha, Holton, Olds, Conn
French Horn, Baritone, and Tuba students will need to purchase a mouthpiece and a book. They will rent their instrument from the school. Please be aware that interments are limited and students may have to share with other students. You are more than welcome to rent an instrument from a music shop if you desire.
Mouthpieces
Percussion
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Pearl all-in-one kits including snare, bells, stand, practice pad, sticks and mallets
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Sticks should be at least 5A in size
All Students
Band books
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6th grade - Essential Elements 2000
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7th grade - Standard of Excellence Book II (blue)
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8th grade - Standard of Excellence Book III (green)
Three-ring binder with clear pages for music
Pencils
Highlighters
Flip Folder & Lyre (7th and 8th only)
