Beginner Band

Band Instruments and Supplies: Once students are fitted for an instrument, they will need to obtain an instrument. All Band Instruments fall into two categories: Non-School Owned Instruments (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion) and School-Owned Instruments. (Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Baritone, Tuba). School Owned Instruments are rented from the school for an annual fee. Students who play school-owned instruments will be responsible for purchasing their instrument’s mouthpiece and needed accessories. Non-School-owned instruments are rented from music stores and are negotiated between you, the parent, and the store. Rest assured, once your child has selected an instrument, we will provide you with a very comprehensive list of all supplies needed including instruments. We understand many times there are financial constraints that make such acquisitions difficult, if not impossible; please know that we do have some limited options available for such circumstances. We don’t want a financial situation to be a reason for someone not to be able to participate in band.

Other Supplies

· Students will need a black 1-inch binder with page protectors. This binder will be where all their music is kept and organized; it will also need to fit on a music stand. Additionally, this will be used during performances, we request a black binder so that everyone is uniform.

· Students will need to purchase the Tonal Energy Tuner App or a Korg TM-60 Tuner. These can be purchased at the APP store or online through Amazon or at any music store.

• Band Shirt – All students will need a band shirt. This serves as our uniform at concerts and our uniform when we travel.

7th/8th Grade Band

Daily Materials

All band students will need to have:

· All Students will need a black 1-inch binder with page protectors. This binder will be where all their music is kept and organized; it will also need to fit on a music stand. Additionally, this will be used during performances thus we request a black binder so that everyone is uniform.

· A pencil at your stand

· Metronome – this is for use at home but we will use them in class as well.

· You are also expected to furnish your own instrument with the exception of the following: oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, Tenor Sax, Bari-saxophone, French horn, baritone, tuba and large percussion

· You are responsible for the care and maintenance of your instrument and are expected to keep it in excellent working condition regardless of whether it is owned by you/, rented, or school-owned. These are high-dollar items. Respect them and treat them well.

· Students using a school-owned instrument are responsible for any damages and repairs needed throughout the year. A maintenance fee of $80.00 a year will be charged to all students using a school-owned instrument. Please pay this fee with a separate check (made out to SBMS Band) when you sign the instrument checkout agreement. Payment will take place during the first week of classes. You will have periodic inspections throughout the year checking the condition of your instrument and a grade will be given.

Woodwinds: need at least four working reeds at all times. You will also need a reed guard, cleaning swab, mouthpiece brush, and cork grease. Your reed guard should be on your stand everyday at rehearsal.

Brass: players need valve oil for valve instruments, rotor oil for French horns and slide cream and spray bottle for trombones. You will need straight mutes as well as a cleaning cloth. These are available at any musical instrument store such as High School Music or Hillje Music.

Percussion: need to furnish their own sticks and mallets. There will be no sharing of sticks and mallets; the band will not be furnishing any sticks/mallets. Each percussionist will need a pair of timpani mallets, medium yarn mallets, plastic xylophone mallets, snare drum sticks, practice pad and a stick bag. All school percussion equipment will need to be kept in good working condition. Part of the percussionist’s responsibility is moving equipment and the maintenance and organization of the equipment.