Every student is to have a working and good quality instrument for band class. Students are required to continue the instrument in which they began 6th grade in. If there is interest in switching, you must consult Mr. Dills for further details.

Please make sure your instrument is properly labeled with your contact information in the event it gets left somewhere.

A 1" BLACK 3 ring binder is required of every student to have. This is where worksheets, handouts, and music should be stored. Please make sure it is black so that it looks nice and professional when on stage.

Only pencils are allowed in band class. No pens, no markers... 

Every instrument has their specific cleaning supplies to help keep a healthy working instrument...

Flute - Cleaning rod, cleaning cloth

Oboe/Bassoon - TWO FOX reeds and cases, case for water (35mm film case works well), cork grease, and cleaning swab.  **Bassoons must also have a seat strap**

Clarinet - swab, cork grease, three Van Doren reeds (size 2.5), and reed guards/case

Saxophone - swab, cork grease, THREE VAN DOREN reeds, and reed guards/case

Trumpet - 5C mouthpiece, valve oil, tuning slide grease, cleaning snake, and mouthpiece brush

Horn - rotor oil, mouthpiece, and mouthpiece brush

Trombone - 6 ½ AL mouthpiece, Slide-O-Mid slide lubricant, 2.5oz spray bottle, tuning slide grease, cleaning snake, and mouthpiece brush

Euphonium/Tuba - small shank 6 ½ AL mouthpiece for euphonium, Bach 18 mouthpiece for tuba, valve oil, and mouthpiece brush

Book 1 (yellow) AND Book 2 (red) of Essential Elements for Band is the method book in which you will need to purchase. This book will be used almost everyday and comes with a free online interactive component in which the students will learn how to use. 

These books are instrument specific so make sure you get the right one for your instrument. Also note that if you switch instruments, you are required to buy a new book that relates to your instrument.

This can be in the form of a device shown in the picture or an app on your smart phone. My favorite and recommended app is called Tonal Energy.