Richmond Hill Middle School Band

WHAT DO I NEED AND HOW DO I GET IT?

1. Instrument (If you already have an instrument, skip this step)

   • The first option to getting an instrument is attending an instrument fitting appointment. We will have all the instruments set up for the students to try.

   • If you cannot attend the instrument night, you can go directly to Portman’s Music in Savannah. All you need to do is tell them that your student is a beginning band student at RHMS and they can help you get everything you need.

   • If you decide to play a school instrument, you won’t need an instrument, but you will need some basic accessories to go along with it (see number 2)

2. Accessories

   • If you are renting an instrument from a music store, all accessories you need will come with the instrument.

   • If you have a previously owned instrument, you will need to make sure you have all necessary accessories (reeds, cork grease, valve oil, mouthpieces, etc.). Please feel free to bring in what you have to the instrument night and we can help you get anything you may be missing. You can also contact the directors at anytime to make sure you have everything you need.

   • If you are using a school instrument (Tuba, Baritone, French Horn, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone) you will still need to make sure you have your own accessories. All brass players must have their own mouthpieces and all woodwind players must have their own reeds. You can either pick these things up at the instrument night or go directly to Portman’s Music.

3. Book

• • If you rent your instrument at our instrument nights, the book will come with the instrument.

  • All 6th grade band members must own their own copy of “Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician”. These books are instrument specific and cost approximately $10. You can order one at the instrument nights (it will be delivered with the instruments that are ordered), or you can go to Portman’s Music directly to pick up a book.

  • All 7th Grade band members must own their own copy of "Standard of Excellence - Book 2", for their instrument.

  • All 8th Grade band members must own their own copy of "Standard of Excellence - Book 3", for their instrument.

  • You can also look online at various book vendors (Amazon) and order your own copy.

4.  A sturdy folder to hold sheet music and handouts. 

5.  2 Pencils dedicated to band (should be kept in instrument case or folder at all times).

**Please contact Mrs. Maish directly (rmaish@bryan.k12.ga.us or 912-459-5187) if you have any questions or financial concerns with anything on this list.