Symphonic Band
Required Daily Materials:
Coming to class prepared and with these required materials is reflected in student's work habits grade.
1) Instrument (mallets for percussion- see below) - Students are responsible for supplying their own instrument. My supply is limited so reach out soon if you would like to rent an instrument from the school.
Students are allowed one "Oops! I forgot". A parent note must accompany the student to class on days in which their instrument is in the shop with an estimated return date.
2) Black 1/2 inch 3-ring binder with sheet protectors (10) - Every student must have their music every day.
3) Method Book- Students will be provided (through student fees) a method book at the beginning of the year. If it is misplaced, it is up to the student to purchase a new one in a timely manner.
Foundations for Superior Performance- Symphonic Band
4) 3 Pencils!- one for their stand, one for their case, one for their locker. "Musicians write it down! Amateurs 'remember'"
*I also recommend a water bottle.
Other necessary materials:
Metronome/ Tuner: I recommend Korg tuners (found at any reliable music store) or there some phenomenal apps for smartphones: Tonal Energy ($3.99) and Soundcorset (free)
Brass:
Valve Oil, Rotor Oil, or Slide-o-mix (trombone)
cleaning snakes
Polishing cloth
Mouthpiece
Woodwinds:
a minimum of three reeds to rotate through
cork grease
Swab
Percussion:
Middle school/ intermediate pack at Music and Arts (Stick bag with: SD1 Snare sticks, Timpani mallets (soft or medium), Medium yarn mallets)
Listening options: Students are encouraged to listen to recordings.
Private lesson recommendations: COMING SOON! AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Instrument Repairs:
Below are the shops I recommend through personal experience. Please know that every trust-worthy shop can give you an estimated repair timeline. If the shop is estimating a repair time more than two weeks ask for a loaner and contact Mrs. Hann. Not every store can offer a loaner but I will do my best to find your student an instrument during that time.
Meis Musical Instrument Repair (720) 962-9157
12364 W Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228
Rocky Mountain Music Repair (303) 955-8064
2150 W 6th Ave, Suite E, Broomfield, CO 80020