Each student needs to purchase their own practice pad and bell kit. The school has some sets available for rent at $100 for the year, but I encourage you to get your own. In future years, they can leave this at home for practice. The cost of buying a new one on Amazon is not much more than renting. Check out this Amazon option.
Percussion Set Should Include:
Practice pad
Bell kit
Stand
Carrying case
Sticks and mallets
Recommended Extras:
Yamaha 102 mallets (available here). They are a little quieter and sound better than the mallets that usually come with the kits.
Earplugs for bell kit practice in or out of class.
Important: We have had some practice pads break with cheaper bell kits, but they can be easily replaced for $15-20.
The percussion set is the only thing you are responsible for. The school will provide everything else!