5th Grade Band

All instruments

• 3-ring 1" binder
• Pencil
• Method Books
  • Standard of Excellence Book 1
  • Rhythms and Beyond
• Recommended for all woodwind and brass instruments: Tonal Energy Tuner app or Korg TM 50 Tuner/Metronome
  • This is helpful for knowing if you are playing the correct pitch on your instrument!

Clarinet

• Vandoren traditional reeds, size 2 (purchase on Amazon)
• Highly recommended: Reed storage case
  • D'Addario Reed Case (purchase on Amazon) - humidity packs help the reeds last longer and prevent cracking and warping
• Swab

Flute

• Polishing cloth

Oboe

• At least three working reeds - soft strength
  • Forrests Gold Label Reeds (https://www.forrestsmusic.com/oboe_reeds.htm)
• A small covered container for soaking reeds in water
  • A small prescription medicine container works great or you can purchase containers on Amazon
• Swab
• Highly recommended: Reed storage case
  • Protec Reed Case (purchase on Amazon)

Bassoon

• At least three working reeds - soft strength
  • Forrests Black Label Reeds (https://www.forrestsmusic.com/bassoon_reeds.htm)
• A small covered container for soaking reeds in water
  • A small prescription medicine container works great or you can purchase containers on Amazon
• Highly recommended: Reed storage case
  • Protec Reed Case (purchase on Amazon)

Saxophone

• Vandoren 2 traditional reeds, size 2 (purchase on Amazon by clicking here)
• Highly recommended: Reed storage case
  • Protec Reed Case (purchase on Amazon)
  • D'Addario Reed Case (purchase on Amazon) - humidity packs help the reeds last longer and prevents cracking and warping

Trumpet

• Valve oil (Al Cass, or WWBW)
• Slide grease (Hetman, Schilie, or Ultra Pure)
• Highly recommended: BERP buzzing attachment (purchase on Amazon)

French Horn

• Hetman or Schilke rotor oil & tuning slide grease
• Highly recommended: BERP buzzing attachment (purchase on Amazon)

Trombone

• Slide grease (Slide-O-Max or Trombotine)
• Highly recommended: BERP buzzing attachment (purchase on Amazon)

Euphonium

• Valve oil (Al Cass, Ultra Pure, or 5-star)
• Slide grease (Hetman, Schilie, or Ultra Pure)
• Highly recommended: BERP buzzing attachment (purchase on Amazon)

Percussion

• Stick Bag
• Snare drum sticks: Vic Firth SD1
• Recommended: Practice pad for quiet practice at home