Supplies/Gifts for Musicians
Want to buy reeds but don't know what kind? Want a gift idea for your student who loves music? Enjoy our list of ideas!
All of these items can be searched on www.wwbw.com (and sometimes Amazon if you are careful that it is the correct item) by the title. Be sure to input any strengths/hardnesses/ special information before ordering (or ask me!!)
Items that work for all instruments
A tuner/metronome combo! This is great to have when they play at home so they can help keep a steady beat AND it has a built in tuner so they can check if they are in tune. This is so handy as they age!
https://www.amazon.com/Korg-TM40-Display-Digital-Metronome/dp/B000AAGM0M/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1544219152&sr=8-16&keywords=tuner%2Fmetronome
Chop saver! Ideal for brass players, but can be used with reed players in moderation (don't layer it on thick)
http://www.amazon.com/CHOP-Chop-Saver-Lip-Balm/dp/B000H18S4M
Pencils! They always seem to get lost...
Sheet music from their favorite movie or tv show! Please pay attention to the difficulty level (6th grade would want "very easy or easy" 7th-8th grade could have easy/medium/medium difficult depending on your student's ability). There are many various books from the movies!!
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/ or Amazon!
An upgraded instrument such as intermediate or pro-level. Are you ready to upgrade from your starter instrument to develop your sound? Talk to Mrs. S and we can discuss your options. I am here for you! Click here to see our info about purchasing instruments.
I have a list of supplies (and upgrades) with Ward Brodt too! Check out this document, and call Ward Brodt about purchasing. Otherwise, shop around for best pricing, but make sure you ONLY get the items in the sheet (or the links below). There is a lot of look-alike junk out there, and the quality matters!
Flute
"Finger Saddle" provides more comfort to flutist's pointer finger when holding their flute.
http://www.wwbw.com/Bo-Pep-Flute-Finger-Saddle-460143-i1142420.wwbw
Silk flute swab (to be used with your swab stick in your case)
http://www.wwbw.com/Jewel-Silk-Flute-Swab-471521-i1427865.wwbw
A new case that has more space!
https://www.wwbw.com/Gator-GL-Series-Flute-Case-H03003-H03003000001000.wwbw
Oboe
Silk Swab (doesn't get stuck, comes in prettier colors online!) for cleaning out their instruments and saving their pads for a much longer playing life!
http://www.wwbw.com/Jewel-Silk-Oboe-Swab-471525-i1429248.wwbw
Lesher oboe reeds (Medium for 6th grade and Medium hard for 7th/8th) $6 from the school or click the link below (more expensive not from us). Please have at least three reeds at all times.
http://www.wwbw.com/Marlin-Lesher-Oboe-Reed-473063-i1413185.wwbw
Reed Case-keeps all reeds in one safe container!
http://www.wwbw.com/Protec-Oboe-Reed-Case-H74194-i1895841.wwbw
Bassoon
Lesher bassoon reeds (Medium for 7th grade, Medium Hard for 8th grade) $8 from school. (more expensive not from us).
http://www.wwbw.com/Marlin-Lesher-Bassoon-Reed-473070-i1412929.wwbw
Reed Case (for more than one reed!!)
http://www.wwbw.com/Protec-Bassoon-Reed-Case--Fits-5-Bassoon-Reeds--J01998-i3396767.wwbw
Clarinet
Reeds! When ordering reeds for your student, please pay attention to the strength AND the brand. Any reed brand is NOT OKAY (very poor quality reeds out there that do not help your musician play well).
6th Grade reeds- Medium strength La Voz reeds (box of 10 and have back up reeds! $16.99 through the school or click the link below
http://www.wwbw.com/La-Voz-Bb-Clarinet-Reeds-462641-i1143386.wwbw
7th/8th grade reeds- Strength "3" Vandoren Blue box (box of 10) clarinet reeds $20.99 (no shipping) through the school or click the link below. Students who are in 7/8 and are not playing on these yet should buy these when their La Voz reeds run out. They will improve your sound!
http://www.wwbw.com/Vandoren-Traditional-Bb-Clarinet-Reeds-462584-i1414709.wwbw
A new mouthpiece! If you student is playing on a "stock" mouthpiece, or the mouthpiece that has no name brand on it/came with the instrument, upgrade them to one of these to make their sound more warm and dark!
Yamaha 4C clarinet mouthpiece (beginner mouthpiece)
Vandoren M13 Lyre, M30, M15 (good middle level mouthpiece). Ask a music store if you can try them (I can also have the music store bring some for you to try!)
Silk Clarinet Swab (doesn't get stuck, comes in prettier colors online!) for cleaning out their instruments and saving their pads for a much longer playing life!
http://www.wwbw.com/GEM-Swabs-Silk-Clarinet-Swab-472268-i1427902.wwbw
Thumb cushion- sits on thumb rest and makes it feel like a Serta matress! $1 from the school, or click the link below
http://www.wwbw.com/Thum-Eez-Clarinet-Thumb-Rest-Cushion-460901-i1142711.wwbw
Reed Case- helps keep their reeds safe and organized, and encourages them to have more than one reed at the same time. Students should have at least three that they rotate. Remember, reeds that get overused "die" and need to be retired.
http://www.wwbw.com/Protec-Clarinet-Reed-Case-541053-i1151501.wwbw
Mouthpiece Patch-this goes on the top of the mouthpiece to act like a pillow for their top teeth. It feels wonderful!
http://www.wwbw.com/Vandoren-Mouthpiece-Cushions-585384.wwbw#
French Horn
Rotary Valve Oil
http://www.wwbw.com/Hetman-1---Light-Piston-Lubricant-420681-i1133788.wwbw
Hand Saver- gives comfort to the player and saves the lacquer.
http://www.wwbw.com/Holton-French-Horn-Leather-Hand-Guard-468192-i1431131.wwbw
Trumpet
Upgraded Mouthpiece (we all start on a Bach 7C)-you might want to read about the differences and go to a music store and try them before picking) (5C or 3C)
Valve Oil
http://www.wwbw.com/Blue-Juice-Valve-Oil-420456-i1133495.wwbw
Mouthpiece- be sure to select Bach 7C (starter mouthpiece). If you want something more advanced, please ask!
http://www.wwbw.com/Bach-Standard-Series-Trumpet-Mouthpiece-in-Silver-462970-i1143810.wwbw
Hand/Valve guard (more comfy and saves the lacquer on their trumpet)
https://www.wwbw.com/Yamaha-Trumpet-Valve-Guards-582873-582873000001902.wwbw
Cleaning Snake
http://www.wwbw.com/H-W--Brass-Saver-Cleaning-Brushes-465124-i1418943.wwbw
Don't forget to give your trumpet a bath by taking all of the removable tubes and soaking in the tub with lukewarm soapy water. Use your trumpet "snake" scrubber and carefully get the junk out. Dry off very carefully before putting all tubes back in. Oil the valves when done. This should be done once a year.
Click here to be taken to our instrument care and cleaning page to watch a video on how to do this.
Alto Saxophone
Reeds When ordering reeds for your student, please pay attention to the strength AND the brand. Any reed brand is NOT OKAY (very poor quality reeds out there that do not help your musician play well).
6th Grade Reeds- Medium La Voz (box of 10) $24.99 from the school.
http://www.wwbw.com/La-Voz-Alto-Saxophone-Reeds-462635-i1143367.wwbw
7th/8th Grade Reeds- Strength "3" Vandoren Blue Box (box of 10) $26.99 from the school.
http://www.wwbw.com/Vandoren-Alto-Saxophone-Reeds-462581-i1143259.wwbw
A beginner mouthpiece
Yamaha 4C (good middle level mouthpiece). $35 from the school
http://www.wwbw.com/Yamaha-4C-Alto-Saxophone-Mouthpiece-461273-i1142760.wwbw
An advanced mouthpiece
Selmer C* (expensive but will last forever if you take care of it!) Pro level mouthpiece
http://www.wwbw.com/Selmer-Paris-S80-Series-Alto-Saxophone-Mouthpiece-463101-i1144158.wwbw
A more comfy Neckstrap (be sure to get the swivel hook )
http://www.wwbw.com/Neotech-Soft-Sax-Strap-367524-i1130869.wwbw
Mouthpiece Patch-this goes on the top of the mouthpiece to act like a pillow for their top teeth. It feels wonderful!
http://www.wwbw.com/Vandoren-Mouthpiece-Cushions-585384.wwbw#
Tenor sax/Bari sax
(same as above, just specify the larger instrument type from drop down menus)
Trombone
Slide cream (for main slide)
http://www.wwbw.com/Superslick-Trombone-Slide-Cream-420626-i1133706.wwbw
Tuning slide grease (for little tuning slide at top of trombone
http://www.wwbw.com/Superslick-Tuning-Slide-Grease-585632-i1536299.wwbw
Trombone cleaning snake
http://www.wwbw.com/H-W--Brass-Saver-Cleaning-Brushes-465124-i1418943.wwb
Euphonium/Tuba
Valve Oil
http://www.wwbw.com/Blue-Juice-Valve-Oil-420456-i1133495.wwbw
Tuning Slide Grease for your tuning slides (not trombone big slide)
http://www.wwbw.com/Superslick-Tuning-Slide-Grease-585632-i1536299.wwbw
Percussion
Rubber Mallets (medium hard) Make sure to pick Rubber!!
https://www.wwbw.com/Mike-Balter-Unwound-Series-Keyboard-Mallets-483784.wwbw?rNtt=rubber%20mallet%20balter&index=2
Yarn Mallets (Medium, or Medium Hard, or Medium soft) All Percussionists should have two sets of yarn mallets with different hardness of their own for high school
https://www.wwbw.com/Mike-Balter-Chorale-Series-Birch-Handle-Marimba-Mallets-491177.wwbw
Timpani Mallets( Medium General)
http://www.wwbw.com/PROMARK-Performer-Series-Timpani-Maple-H71260-i1784566.wwbw
Drum Sticks (5b or IP1)
http://www.wwbw.com/Innovative-Percussion-IP1-Concert-Snare-Drum-Stick-463815-i1422362.wwbw
Pitch Pipe (tuning timpani)
http://www.wwbw.com/Becker-Chromatic-Pitch-Pipe-H88797-i2670034.wwbw
Stick Bag (travel with your sticks back and forth to school!)
https://www.wwbw.com/Humes-Berg-Galaxy-Stick-Bag-with-Shoulder-Strap-H88103.wwbw?skuId=site8skuH88103000001000&rNtt=galaxy%20stick&index=2#productDetail
This one is larger and has storage for your folder:
https://www.wwbw.com/Innovative-Percussion-MB3-Stick-Bag-473715.wwbw#productDetail