Requirements for Alto Saxophone:
When you rent the instrument from one of our companies, all of this is included in the package:
Instrument (See list of acceptable brands below)
Should come with a Hite mouthpiece and a Rovner ligature. If you did not get your clarinet from one of our music companies, please click the links to purchase these. Remember, please do not purchase your instrument from any place that is not a traditional music store.
Essential Elements Interactive Book 1 for Alto Saxophone (For Beginners Only)
Reeds
Strength 2.5 (6th Grade/All Beginners)
Strength 3.0 (7th/8th Grade/Non-Beginners)
Wire Music Stand for practicing at home
Music Companies Used by BMS:
You can use any of these companies to obtain your child's instrument, book, and accessories. Reps from these companies come to BMS every week.
Contact: Michael Pagel michael.pagel@musicarts.com
Contact: Andy Bell abell@portmansmusic.com
Contact: Jim Schmelzer jimschmelzer@bignotemusic.com
Recommended Brands for Saxophone:
Yamaha
Jupiter
Selmer
Bundy
Yanigasawa
Keilwerth
Vito
Cannonball
Conn
Helpful Links for Getting Started on Saxophone:
Lesson 2: Disassembly and Cleaning
Lesson 4: Holding the Saxophone
Lesson 8: Tonguing and Playing