Purchasing an instrument can be a stressful decision.  I always recommend that beginning band students RENT their instrument the first year from a music store.  This will allow you to decide if this is for you.  If this is something that you LOVE, then I can guide you towards a model that works best.  

While Amazon is a wonderful place and I have packages delivered often, I would never purchase an instrument from here.  Many are not made to withstand the wear and tear of a beginning student.  Repairs will not be possible. These instruments also have a higher lead content and very soft metal that causes many maintenance issues. If you want to purchase your instrument up front, please stick with the list of brands that you will find on the instrument specific page.