Requirements for Trombone:
When you rent the instrument from one of our companies, all of this is included in the package:
Instrument (Please see list of acceptable brands below)
Trigger trombones are strongly encouraged but not required
Students will need to start with 6 1/2 AL mouthpieces. Renting/Purchasing from our music companies will ensure that this mouthpiece is included. You can purchase one of these mouthpieces here if your trombone did not come from one of our companies. Remember, please do not purchase your instrument from any place that is not a traditional music store.
Essential Elements Interactive Book 1 for Trombone (For Beginners Only)
Wire Music Stand for practicing at home
7th/8th Graders: Click here to upgrade your mouthpiece
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 Trombone:
Yamaha
Bach
Jupiter
King
Conn
Olds
Blessing
Helpful Links for Getting Started on Trombone:
Lesson 1: Assembly, Disassembly, and How to Hold
Lesson 6: Tonguing the Notes with the Slide
Lesson 7: The First Five Notes--B-flat, C, D, E-flat, F