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Everyone will need:
Handbook
An instrument with case and name tag
Music stand, tuner, and metronome (Tonal Energy has a tuner and metronome and is highly suggested)
1" Black 3-Ring Binder with front-view pocket and inside pockets
Glare-Resistant Sheet Protectors
Ultra-Fine Expo Markers (Black, Red, and Blue) - Ensure it is "Ultra-Fine" and not just "Fine", we will be marking music on their sheet protectors.
2 number 2 pencils or a mechanical pencil with lead (.7 or smaller due to size of musical notes on staff)
Plain white paper, staff paper (you can print staff paper online for free as needed)
Specific Bands will need:
Cadet Band - Accent on Achievement Book 1
Stars and Stripes Band - Accent on Achievement Book 2 and 3
Liberty Symphonic Band - "Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician"
Phoenix Symphony - "Habits of a Successful Musician"
Phoenix Groove - "Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble, Book 1" and also:
The Real Easy Book vol. 1
Phoenix Vibe - "Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble, Book 2" and also:
The Real Easy Book vol. 2
Jamey Aebersold Books (Will have copies in class, suggested purchase for at-home practice)
Volume 42 - Blues in All Keys
Volume 116 - Miles of Modes - Modal Jazz
Volume 3 - The II-V7-I Progression
Specific Instruments will need:
Flute
Cleaning rod (should normally come with case, make sure you get one)
Small square of linen fabric to swab out the flute after playing
Clarinet
Reeds
2 strength Juno for Cadet Band;
2.5 Juno or 2 Vandoren for Stars and Stripes/Phoenix Groove;
3 or 3.5 Vandoren for Phoenix Symphony/Phoenix Vibe (Suggested Only - Use discretion in your personal reed choices)
Cork Grease
Clarinet Swab for cleaning after playing
Thumb rest cushion
Optional – Neck Strap
Saxophone
Reeds
2.5 Juno for Cadet Band
3 Juno or 2.5 Vandoren for Stars and Stripes Band/Phoenix Groove
3 or 3.5 Vandoren for Phoenix Symphony/Phoenix Vibe (Suggested Only - Use discretion in your personal reed choices)
Neck Strap
Cork Grease
Saxophone Swab for cleaning after playing (make sure it's for the correct saxophone)
Trumpet and French Horn
Valve Oil
Tuning Slide Grease
Mouthpiece Brush
Snake for cleaning
Trombone
Slide Oil or Trombone Cream
Tuning Slide Grease
Mouthpiece Brush
Snake for cleaning
Rod for cleaning (to be used with cheese cloth. The rod may come with the case)
Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba
Valve Oil
Tuning Slide Grease
Mouthpiece Brush
Percussion
Percussion Kit (practice pad or snare, glockenspiel [aka "bells"])
Innovative Percussion IP-HB Hybrid drum sticks (Cadet Band Only)
Vic Firth 1A AND Innovative Percussion IP-HB Hybrid drum sticks (Stars & Stripes, Liberty Symphonic Band, or Phoenix Symphony)
Vic Firth MJC3, Wire Brushes, "Hot Rods" (Phoenix Vibe or Phoenix Groove)
Stick Bag
We have limited instruments to rent from the school for $110 per year (or pay $65 per semester). Rate subject to change.
You can also rent-to-own an instrument from a local music store.
3140 N. Eagle Rd.
Ste. 150
Meridian, ID 83646
208-342-5549
1231 Caldwell Blvd.
Nampa, ID 83651
208-466-5681
Welch Music Center
12516 W. Fairview Ave
Boise ID, 83713
208-322-3388 - Office
Mon – Friday: 9:30a.m. to 6:00p.m
Saturday: 9:30a.m. to 5:00p.m
Sunday Closed
595 W. Ustick Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
208-995-2447
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