Band
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Embedded Files
Resources:
Resources:
Percussion Stuff:
(matched grip)(notation & audio demonstration)Percussion Stuff:
Other Stuff:
(clarinet/saxophone)Other Stuff:
Sciency Stuff:
(very basic)Supply List:
Supply List:
Winds:
Essential Elements 2000 for Band
6th Grade Band - Book 1
7th Grade Band - Book 2
8th Grade Band - Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician
Instrument*
Instrument accessories
Brass - valve/slide oil, cleaning cloth, tuning slide grease
Clarinet/bass clarinet/saxophone - a supply of reeds (strength 2 1/2), cork grease, cleaning swab and/or pad savers, neck strap (required for saxophone, optional for clarinet)
Flute - cleaning kit, tuning rod
Oboe/bassoon - a supply of reeds (medium soft), cleaning swab
Percussion:
The books listed to the left
Drum sticks & zippered stick bag
Practice pad
Bell kit* (beginning band)
Bell kits can be purchased/rented from a local music store (see below) or there are many online options, including:
*There are a limited number of school-owned loaner instruments. Priority goes to 6th Grade and financial need.
Please, if you are able, rent or purchase an instrument of your own.
Recommended items for all students:
Tuner
Metronome
Folding music stand for home practice
Local Music Stores:
Wenatchee:
Avalon Music
532 N Wenatchee Ave
509-663-7300
East Wenatchee:
Chinook Music
199 Eastmont Ave
509-886-8800
Uniform/Concert Attire:
Uniform/Concert Attire:
Beginning Band:
Nice dress shirt
Black slacks
Black socks
Black shoes
Advanced Winds & Percussion:
FMS Band Polo (school owned)
Black slacks
Black socks
Black dress shoes (concerts)
All-black tennis shoes (marching)
Markings will be black-taped
Jazz Band:
White, pleated tuxedo shirt (provided)
Black slacks
Black socks
Black shoes
Vest & Bowtie (provided)
Rhythm section: optional black suspenders rather than vest & jazzy hat.
Link to full syllabus including important dates & class policies can be found under the "Band" header at the top of this page.
Link to full syllabus including important dates & class policies can be found under the "Band" header at the top of this page.
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