Each student will need a lesson book. Lesson Book information is available on a separate tab on the link on the left side of this page. Be sure to check that information in addition the supplies listed below.

Band students will need a variety of supplies. Please find the correct section below for your instrument. In addition, there are some recommended supplies and "Wish List" items at the end of this page.

Special Circumstances

South Washington County Schools is committed to providing an equitable instrumental music experience for all students. If your family qualifies for free/reduced lunch or are experiencing financial hardship, please contact your school’s band director for guidance

Woodwinds

Flute

Recommended Instrument Brands: Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, Armstrong, or Trevor James

Needed Accessories:

● Cleaning rod

● Cleaning cloth

● Polishing cloth

● Lesson book: see separate tab for grade-level based information

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great)

Oboe

Recommended Instrument Brands: Yamaha, Selmer, Buffet, or Fox

Needed Accessories:

● Reeds: Recommended Brand - Jones medium-soft oboe reeds or medium oboe reeds

● Silk oboe swab

● Cork grease (Tube style: Recommended brands - Selmer, Yamaha or Vandoren)

● Lesson book: see separate tab

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great) ●

Additional item (recommended but not required): Hodges Oboe 3-reed holder case

Bassoon

The instrument is typically rented through the school district but the family provides the necessary accessories. Contact your Band Director for rental information.

Needed Accessories:

● Reeds: Recommended brand: Jones medium-soft bassoon reeds or Jones medium bassoon reeds

● Silk Bassoon swab

● Cork grease (Recommended brand - Selmer)

● Standard seat strap

● Lesson book: see separate tab for more information

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great) ●

Additional item (recommended but not required): Hodges Bassoon 3-reed holder case

Clarinet

Recommended Instrument Brands: Yamaha, Selmer, Buffet, or LeBlanc

Needed Accessories:

● Yamaha 4C plastic mouthpiece

○ Note: Take your instrument to the music store to be sure the mouthpiece fits

properly with the barrel of the instrument. The music store should prepare the

mouthpiece so it fits.

● Mouthpiece cap and ligature

● Reeds: Recommended Brand - Vandoren or Juno #2 clarinet reeds or #2 1/2 clarinet reeds (Highly recommended to purchase a box of reeds as it is much more economical)

● Rico Reed Guard IV for Clarinet

● Silk clarinet swab

● Cork grease (tube style - Recommended brands: Selmer, Yamaha or Vandoren)

● Clarinet mouthpiece brush

● 3 Thumb-Eze (This is a pad that goes on the thumb rest, making it more comfortable.)

● Lesson book: see separate tab for grade-level information

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great)

Bass Clarinet

The instrument is typically rented through the school district but the family provides the

necessary accessories.

Needed Accessories

● Reeds: Vandoren or Juno #2 or Vandoren or Juno #2 1/2 Bass Clarinet Reeds (Highly recommended to purchase a box of reeds as it is much more economical)

● Rico Reed Guard IV for Bass Clarinet

● Silk bass clarinet swab

● Cork grease (tube style: Recommended brand - Selmer

● Bass clarinet mouthpiece brush

● Lesson book: see separate tab

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great)

Alto Saxophone

Recommended Brands: Yamaha, Selmer, Conn, or Cannonball

Needed Accessories:

● Yamaha 4C plastic mouthpiece (or Cannonball C*)

● Mouthpiece cap and ligature

● Reeds: Recommended brand - Vandoren Juno #2 alto saxophone reeds or Vandoren Juno #2 1/2 alto saxophone reeds (Highly recommended to purchase a box of reeds as it is much more economical)

● Rico Reed Guard IV for Alto Saxophone

● Silk Alto Saxophone swab

● Cork grease (Tube style: Recommended brands - Selmer, Yamaha or Vandoren)

● Alto saxophone mouthpiece brush

● Student length Neck strap with clip (Recommended Brand: NeoTech 1901002, Regular

Length, Swivel)

● Lesson book: see separate tab for grade-level information

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great)

Tenor Saxophone

Although some families choose to rent Tenor Saxophone through the music vendors, this

instrument can be rented through the school district. The family provides the necessary

accessories.

Needed Accessories

● Reeds: Recommended brand - Vandoren Juno #2 Tenor Saxophone Reeds or #2 1/2 Tenor Saxophone Reeds (Highly recommended to purchase a box of reeds as it is much more economical)

● Rico Reed Guard IV for Tenor Saxophone

● Silk tenor saxophone swab

● Selmer cork grease (tube style)

● Tenor saxophone mouthpiece brush

● Student lenghth Neo-Tech neck strap with clip

● Lesson book: see separate tab for grade-level information

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great)

Trumpet

Recommended Brands: Bach, Yamaha, Conn, or Getzen

Needed Accessories:

● Bach 5C mouthpiece

● Al Cass brand Valve Oil *see note for Yamaha trumpets

● Superslick brand tuning slide grease

● Trumpet mouthpiece brush

● Vinyl Trumpet Flex Brush/Snake

● Polishing Cloth

● Lesson book: see separate tab for grade-level information

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great)

Note: If you have a Yamaha trumpet, purchase the recommended synthetic valve oil specific to that model. The music store can help you select the correct one.

Trombone

Recommended Brands: Yamaha, Bach, Conn, Jupiter, or Holton

Needed Accessories:

● Yamaha 48 or Bach 6 1/2AL mouthpiece

● Slide-O-Mix Rapid Comfort (all-in-one)

● Superslick tuning slide grease

● Trombone mouthpiece brush

● Vinyl Trombone Flex Brush/Snake

● Polishing Cloth

● Lesson book: see separate tab for grade-level information

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great)

French Horn

The instrument is typically rented through the school district but the family provides the necessary accessories. Contact teacher for rental information.

Needed Accessories:

● Al Cass valve oil

● Superslick tuning slide grease

● French Horn mouthpiece brush

● Polishing Cloth

● Lesson book: see separate tab for more information

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great)

Baritone/Euphonium

The instrument is typically rented through the school district but the family provides the necessary accessories. Contact teacher for rental information.

Needed Accessories:

● Al Cass valve oil

● Superslick tuning slide grease

● Baritone mouthpiece brush

● Polishing cloth

● Lesson book: see separate tab for grade-level information. Be sure to purchase Baritone/Euphonium BC (not TC)

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great)

Tuba

The instrument is typically rented through the school district but the family provides the necessary accessories.

Needed Accessories:

● Al Cass valve oil

● Superslick tuning slide grease

● Tuba mouthpiece brush

● Polishing cloth

● Lesson book: see separate tab for grade-level information

● Music Stand

● Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work great)

Percussion

Percussion Practice Kit MUST include a Xylophone and practice pad or snare drum in a carrying case.

(Recommended Brand: Ludwig Xylophone Kit which includes the following items: 2.5 Octave

Xylophone with Padouk Bars and 10" ProLogix Rubber Practice Pad)

Needed Acccessories:

● At least 1 pair Snare Drum sticks (Recommended brand and size: Ludwig or Vic Firth

SD-1 or 5B)

1 Pair Musser Rubber Xylophone Mallets

● Stick Bag (Recommended brands: Pearl, Zildjian, Vic Firth, or Innovative Percussion

brand Nametag with student’s name and parent phone number (luggage tags work

great) on stick bag

● Lesson book: see separate tab for grade-level information

● Music Stand

Recommended Supplies for home practice

Metronome, metronome app or metronome website: This is a device that clicks a steady beat. The tempo is adjustable and will help students understand where to place each note within a measure. There is an excellent and free online metronome: www.metronomeonline.com

Tuner or tuner app: This device tells the student if they are playing the correct note and if the pitch of that note is too high or low.

Recordings of professionals who play your instrument; again, there are lots of recordings available on-line.

A collection of solos or popular music to work on at the end of each practice session; many are available in a "play-along" format.

Band Room Wish List

With almost 300 students participating in Band at CGMS, we go through A LOT of supplies. Items on the Wish List include the following:

Tissues and Paper Towel: The Band Room goes through thousands of tissues and paper towel a year. Although it is not required, please consider donating a box or roll if at all possible. You can drop it off in the Band Room during Open House nights or simply bring it sometime during the first few weeks of school. or anytime. We use a lot!!

Pencils: Music students should (and do!) go through hundreds of pencils a year. It's nice to have an extra supply available in the Band Room for students who forget theirs.

Additional Lesson Books: We have switched to different lesson book series in recent years and don't have many extra lesson books available at school. We are in need of extra copies of the lesson books for students who forget theirs at home or are not able to purchase their own.

Monetary Donations: Each arrangement we play at a concert costs between $50-100. Monetary donations for the purchase of new music is very appreciated.