WHAT DO I NEED?
What Is Needed For Band and Orchestra:
● Instrument (Rent or Own)
● Music Book- Measures to Success- Book 1 (West Point and Freedom)
Essential Elements- Book 1 (Dysart String Orchestra)
● Instrument Accessories
o Flute- Cleaning Rod and Swab
o Clarinet/Saxophone- Reeds (#2), Cork Grease, and Swab
o Trumpet/Baritone/Tuba- Valve Oil and Tuning Slide Grease
o Trombone- Slide Oil and Tuning Slide Grease
o Percussion- Mallets and Drum Sticks
o Violin/Viola/Cello- Rosin and Violin/Viola Chin Rest
● Music Stand (For home practice only)
● TIME TO PRACTICE
How To Get An Instrument:
1) Buy A New Instrument- (Expensive) Please contact me if you are planning on buying an instrument. I would want to help to make sure you get a quality instrument that will help your child succeed.
2) Buy A Used Instrument- (Be Careful) Some instruments can cost hundreds to repair. You can contact me with any questions. If you already have an instrument, I would be happy to look it over to make sure it is in good working order.
3) Rent An Instrument- (Recommended) These instruments are fully insured and most of what you pay is built up in equity towards a new instrument in the future. Buying an instrument is a big investment and this is a good alternative to start with.
Choosing an Instrument:
STRINGS
Please check out the videos and information from the following website to help with making your decision.
Violin- The smallest and highest string instrument. Mostly plays the melody and can play multiple strings at once.
Viola- Larger and lower than the violin, the viola plays the melody and harmony.
Cello- This lower instrument is played sitting down and plays in bass clef. It is lower than the viola and higher than the bass.
Bass- The lowest string instrument is found in string ensembles and jazz bands. This large instrument can be played by any size person.
BAND
Please check out the instrument example videos and information from the following website to help with making your decision.
WOODWINDS
BRASS
