Below, please find a list of the items your son or daughter will need for band this year. Money should never be a reason for a student not to participate. If you need financial assistance with any of this, please let me know and I will gladly help!
What My Child Needs For Band:
ALL STUDENTS:
A pep band shirt (more information to come later).
If my child plays flute:
If my child plays clarinet:
Mitchell Lurie Strength 3 Reeds
If my child plays alto saxophone:
Vandoren Alto Sax Reeds Strength 3
If my child plays tenor saxophone:
Vandoren Tenor Sax Reeds Strength 3
If my child plays bari saxophone:
Vandoren Baritone Saxophone Reeds Strength 3
If my child plays trumpet
If my child plays trombone
If my child plays french horn
You will need a lyre. The type of horn determines which lyre you need. I can help with this.
If my child plays euphonium
If my child plays tuba
You will need a lyre. The type of sousaphone determines which lyre you need. I can help with this.
Blue Juice Valve Oil or Rotar Oil (if they have a rotary valve tuba)
If my child plays percussion
** NOTE – Nylon tip sticks should NOT be used in any ensemble **
Vic Firth SD2 Bolero Drum Sticks
For Jazz drummers: