Dear band parents,
I ask that all parents please purchase the band book and a music stand (for home use) possible. Clarinet players and saxophonists also need to get reeds. Amazon.com is usually the easiest and cheapest place to find these supplies. I have included links to each item below on Amazon. Simply click on each underlined item below and it will take you to the item I recommend on Amazon. If you have any questions or are not financially able to get these supplies, please message me or send a note with your child and I will do my best to help your child get what they need.
Sincerely,
Paul Fults – Cawston and Winchester Band Director
FLUTE
Music Stand for home practice.
CLARINET
BAND BOOK: Essential Elements for Band - Book 1 for Clarinet
Box of #2.5 Mitchell Lurie clarinet reeds - for 1st year players (Other quality brands are Juno by Vandoren or Rico (Orange Box) by D'Addario)
Box of #3 Mitchell Lurie clarinet reeds - for 2nd year players (Or Juno by Vandoren or Rico by D'Addario)
A box of 10 reeds typically will last a student for the whole year. Reeds wear out and break easily. Students need to keep at least three working reeds in their case at all times. I highly recommend Mitchell Lurie, Juno, or Rico. They work better than the off brand reeds.
Music Stand for home practice.
ALTO SAXOPHONE
BAND BOOK: Essential Elements for Band - Book 1 for Alto Saxophone
A box of #2.5 Rico brand alto sax reeds. A box of 10 reeds typically lasts a student for the whole year. Reeds wear out after a few weeks and break easily. Students need to keep at least three working reeds in their case at all times. I highly recommend Rico brand over the cheaper brands out there. They are worth the money.
Music Stand for home practice.
TRUMPET
Music Stand for home practice.
TROMBONE
BAND BOOK: Essential Elements for Band - Book 1 for Trombone
Music Stand for home practice.
PERCUSSION (Drummers)
BAND BOOK: Essential Elements for Band - Book 1 for Percussion
Music Stand for home practice.