Violin:
Music stand
Sound Innovations bk 1 (for violin)
Rosin
Shoulder Rest (4/4 size for 3/4 and 4/4 size violins, 3/4 size for 1/2 and 3/4 size violins) Everest and KUN collapsible brand shoulder rests recommended.
Viola:
Music stand,
Sound Innovations bk 1 (for viola)
Rosin
Shoulder Rest (4/4 VIOLIN size for 13in and 14in size violas and 3/4 VIOLIN size for 12in and 13in violas) Everest and KUN collapsible brand shoulder rests recommended. *** VIOLA shoulder rests are only for larger violas, so elementary students will need to purchase a VIOLIN shoulder rest.
Cello:
Music stand
Sound Innovations bk 1 (for cello)
Rosin
Cello strap- XEROS brand
Bass:
Music stand
Sound Innovations bk 1 (for bass), Rosin
*** Rosin that I recommend are:
Violin, Viola, Cello:
Hill dark (in the green pouch) or Sherman dark (in the wooden box)
Bass:
Pops or Jade Rosin
Flute:
Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician for Flute
Folding music stand
Cleaning rod (should come with the flute)
Lint-free cloth (handkerchief or piece of t-shirt material is fine)
Clarinet:
Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician for Clarinet
Folding music stand
Reeds - please have 4 or more working reeds at all times, Strength: Beginners start on 2 and switch to 2.5 mid-year. Experienced students use 2.5 or 3. Recommended Brands: Rico, Vandoren, Mitchell Lurie.
Swab
OPTIONAL: mouthpiece cushion, thumb cushion
OPTIONAL: Neotech clarinet neck strap
Saxophone:
Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician, for Alto Saxophone
Folding music stand
Neck strap (should come with the instrument)
Reeds- please have 4 or more working reeds at all times. Strength: Beginners start on 2 and switch to 2.5 mid-year. Experienced students use 2.5 or 3. Recommended Brands: Rico, Vandoren
Swab
OPTIONAL: mouthpiece cushion, thumb cushion, Rovner Ligature
Trumpet:
Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician, for Trumpet
Folding music stand
Valve oil
Tuning slide grease
Trombone:
Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician for Baritone B.C. (Bass Clef)
Folding music stand
Valve oil
Tuning slide grease
Snare Drum/Mallets:
Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician for Percussion
Folding music stand
Bell kit. Includes these items in the case: Bell set, Bell mallets, practice pad, snare drum sticks, stands for the bell set and pad.