REQUIRED CLASSROOM MATERIAL
**Cabarrus County Schools has REQUIRED $20 Band Fee**
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.
Students selected for percussion will need to acquire the following items. As a percussionist, I highly recommend the exact items below. These can be purchased online or through a local music store such as Music and Arts.
Pearl PL910C Educational Snare/Bell Kit with Rolling Cart 13in. (students will need to bring these in for class everyday just like any other instrument.)
Innovative Percussion Intermediate Mallet Pack Standard.
Essential Elements Book 1
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mr. Greg Dills
Director of Bands
Roberta Road Middle School