Band Instrument & Supplies

Band Supplies Needed

Music Stores are listed below for your shopping needs.

Band Instrument
Band method book - Essential Elements for Band - Book 1
Wire music stand
Necessary accessories
- Woodwinds: cleaning swab/rod, reeds (box of 10), neckstrap, cork grease
- Brass: valve oil, slide-o-mix, tuning slide grease, mouthpiece brush
- Percussion: Vic Firth SD1 General Drum sticks, Plastic Bell Mallets, Stick bag
- 3-ring binder (1-inch) for classroom use
- Plastic sheet protectors

Getting an Instrument

Things to Consider

Used Instruments:

Don't overlook used instruments as an option. There are many quality, used instruments as options out there: on-line, friend of the family, relative, etc. When in doubt, email your child's teacher or consult an Instrument Repair Specialist (at any of the stores listed below)

Reliable Brands: Yamaha, Selmer, Bundy, Conn, Holton, King, Buffet, Gemeinhardt, Vito, Armstrong, Accent, Jupiter, Pearl

Strongly ADVISED AGAINST:

You have total freedom to obtain your child's band instrument wherever you choose. You are, however, strongly advised against purchasing "stock/generic/colorful" brand instruments. While it may be inexpensive initially, these instruments are not built to last. This advice is intended to spare you the cost of multiple repair bills and the frustrations of the younger musician dealing with an instrument that doesn't work properly.

Rent-To-Own Program

There are 3 area music stores that offer instrument rental/lease programs. These stores have "road reps" that come to our schools each week to address the needs of customers and our classrooms.

Monthly Rental: (*Prices may be slightly different depending upon the store & instrument brand)