Here are the supply lists for students, sorted by instrument. ALL students need method books specific to their instrument for the year. You can buy online, or go to Jimmy's Music Store on Main.
6th Grade/Beginner Book: Tradition of Excellence Book 1
7th/8th Grade/Intermediate and Advanced: Foundations for Superior Performance: Warm-ups and Technique for Band
**Reed instruments need to purchase 2-2.5 or medium/medium soft strength reeds for beginners, and experienced students should purchase at least one strength higher than the previous year.**
At least 3 reeds and cork grease. Cleaning cloth with a weighted end, specified as oboe and bassoon cloth.
At least 4 reeds, brand name Vandoren or Rico Premium. Cork grease.
Tuning slide grease (Superslick, Yamaha Premium, or Schilke brands) and rotor oil (Yamaha or Al Cass brands)
Tuning slide grease (Superslick, Yamaha Premium, or Schilke brands), Superslick trombone cream OR Yamaha trombone slide oil.
Tuning slide grease (Superslick, Yamaha Premium, or Schilke brands), Valve oil (Yamaha or Al Cass brands).
6th grade beginning students will rent percussion kits from Miller that include a bell set, practice pad, and stands. If desired, 7th and 8th percussion students may rent percussion kits.
All percussion students must have their own set of drum sticks (5A, 5B Vic Firth etc) and wrapped yarn mallets (medium/medium hard). Limited quantity of school mallets for rent; first come first serve.