These are the recommended brands and models of instruments with which students are intended to begin their band careers. These are quality, durable instruments that will last students throughout their entire middle school careers. If you are looking to purchase an instrument that is not on this recommended list, please contact the Mr. Scroggins to get a quality assessment on the instrument. A word of caution - what looks like a great bargain may not be one. The old expression is very true - YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

Woodwinds

Instruments

• Flute

  • • Gemeinhardt 2SP

    • Yamaha YFL-222

    • Jupiter JFL710A

    • Armstrong Model 104

• Clarinet

  • • Selmer CL201

    • Yamaha YCL-255

    • Buffet B12

    • Leblanc LCL301NPC

    • Jupiter JCL700NA

• Alto Saxophone

  • • Yamaha YAS-26

    • Selmer 400

    • Yanagisawa AWO1

    • Jupiter JAS1100

Mouthpieces

• Clarinet

  • • Vandoren B45

    • Luyben ligature

• Alto Saxophone

  • • Selmer C*

Reeds

Instruments

• Trumpet

  • • Bach TR300

    • Yamaha YTR-2330

    • Jupiter JTR700

• French Horn

  • • Conn 6D

• Trombone

  • • Bach TB200

    • Yamaha YSL-354

    • Jupiter JTB700A

    • Conn 100H

• Euphoniums

  • • Jupiter JEP700

    • Yamaha YEP-201

    • Besson BE1062

Mouthpieces

• Trumpet

  • • Bach 5C

• French Horn

  • • Holton Farkas MDC

• Trombone

  • • Bach 6 1/2AL*

• Euphoniums

  • • Schilke 51D*

• Tuba

  • • Conn Helleberg 7B

*Trombone and euphonium mouthpieces have 2 different sized shanks available. Most student instruments use a small shank; intermediate and professional levels usually use a large shank. It's best to confirm which size shank with Mr. Scroggins before purchasing!

Oils & Grease

By the time your student reaches high school, they will need a higher quality instrument to achieve the highest success possible. Student model instruments are built and designed with young musicians in mind; while they are durable and do the job, they have limitations that can hinder the progress of more mature musicians. It's recommended to look at purchasing a step-up instrument when your student is in the 8th grade, especially if they are serious about playing and have developed a deep passion for music.

The mouthpieces, reeds, and oils listed above are high quality and can be used throughout a musician's entire career.

Woodwinds

• Flute

  • • Gemeinhardt 3SB

• Oboe

  • • Fox Renard 330

    • Fox Renard 450

• Bassoon

  • • Fox Renard 220

    • Fox Renard 240

• Clarinet

  • • Buffet E12

    • Buffet E13

    • Buffet R13

• Alto Saxophone

  • • Yamaha YAS-480

    • Yamaha YAS-62III

    • Selmer Paris Series II Model 52

    • Selmer Paris Series III Model 62

• Tenor Saxophone

  • • Yamaha YTS-480

    • Yamaha YTS-62III

    • Selmer Paris Series II Model 54

    • Selmer Paris Series III Model 64

Brass