Classroom Documents for Elementary Band Students
Chatfield Area Elementary Band Handbook 2023
Quality brands of band instruments include:
List of reputable brands Student model level
Flute - Gemeinhardt, Yamaha, Jupiter, Bundy
Clarinet - Selmer, Yamaha, Bundy
Saxophone -, Yamaha, Conn-Selmer, P. Mauriat
Horn - Yamaha, Holton, Conn, Schiller
Trumpet - Yamaha, Bach, Getzen, Holton
Trombone - Yamaha (YSL-354!), Bach, Selmer, Jean Paul, Getzen, Jupiter
Euphonium - Yamaha, King, Getzen, Holton
Tuba - Yamaha, King, Holton, Conn
Percussion - Yamaha, Pearl, Vic Firth
Lower cost - yet still usable instruments - these are not suitable for a long term period of time, but they will work and are repairable by a music store. These brands do tend to break more often than more reputable brands and could be more expensive in the long run as a result.
Flute - Etude, Jean Paul
Clarinet - Etude, Jean Paul, Vito
Saxophone - Kaizer, Jean Paul, Vito, Bundy
Horn - Mendini, Ammoon
Trumpet - Jean Paul, Etude, Kaizer
Trombone - pBone
Percussion - Mapex, Adams, CB percussion