General Supplies for ALL BAND MEMBERS
1 inch BLACK Binder (no larger or smaller in size and only black in color)
This binder is for band only—binder is not to be shared with other classes.
50-100 clear sheet-protectors
4 Dividers Labeled: Rhythm Charts, Warm-Ups, Music, Worksheets
1 Zipper Binder Pouch*
*This will remain inside the binder at all times and will hold pencils and other accessories for students’ instruments.
20 Wooden or Mechanical Pencils (put inside the binder pouch)
Standard of Excellence (Book One) by Bruce Pearson**
**Ms. Mulkey will purchase student's method books and will be given at a later date
Optional, but recommended:
Metronome/Tuner Combo (can be purchased as an app like Tonal Energy ($5) or on Amazon)
Instrument Specific Supplies
*Students who have already been in band for at least one year may already have these; replenish as needed*
Reeds (check with Ms. Mulkey or your student to know what size to order)
I have all of the sticks and mallets students need at school for them to use. All students should own a pair of snare sticks, a pair of bell mallets, and a bell kit for use at home. These are available to rent as a kit through Music and Arts or can be purchased separately.
Required:
Optional:
Vic Firth Intermediate Education Pack (A little pricey, but includes everything your student needs plus keyboard mallets, timpani mallets, and a stick bag)
For football band:
Flip-folder (No lyre needed)