*There are links listed for each item. This is for convenience and clarity. You do not have to purchase these items online. You are welcome to visit a store; however, please be sure you are grabbing the correct item.
A printable version of the supply list is at the very bottom!
REQUIRED:
1-inch black binder (no larger, no smaller, must be black)
This binder will be used for band only- it is not to be shared with other classes.
This will remain inside the binder at all times & will hold pencils and other band accessories
OPTIONAL, BUT RECOMMENDED
Metronome & tuner combo - to aid practice at home
Music stand - to aid practice at home
Flute cleaning rod: This will aid in cleaning your instrument.
Flute cleaning cloth: Pick any color. You will need to swab out your instrument after every playing session, or else the moisture will damage your instrument over time.
Clarinet Swab: You only need 1. It needs to be silk with a string. Pick any color. You will need to swab out your instrument after every playing session, or else the moisture will damage your instrument over time.
Reed Guard: This is designed to protect your reed while in storage and prevent it from warping. It will make each reed last longer.
Cork Grease: You must grease the corks of your instrument at least once a week.
Mouthpiece Brush: You should wash the inside and outside of your mouthpiece with soap and water about once a week. Be very careful not to scratch or chip your mouthpiece while washing it. Avoid getting the corks soaking wet. A little water is okay. Do not run the mouthpiece through a dishwasher.
Alto Saxophone Swab: You only need 1. It needs to be silk, with a string. Pick any color. You will need to swab out your instrument after every playing session, or else the moisture will damage your instrument over time.
Reed Guard: This is designed to protect your reed while in storage and prevent it from warping. It will make each reed last longer.
Cork Grease: You must grease the corks of your instrument at least once a week.
Mouthpiece Brush: You should wash the inside and outside of your mouthpiece with soap and water about once a week. Be very careful not to scratch or chip your mouthpiece while washing it. Avoid getting the corks soaking wet. A little water is okay. Do not run the mouthpiece through a dishwasher.
Valve Oil: You’ll need this to oil your valves weekly or whenever they feel sluggish. Don’t mix two different oils. Mixing oils makes your valves gum up.
Mouthpiece Brush: You should wash the inside of your mouthpiece with soap and water about once a week.
Tuning Slide Grease: This will help your tuning slides move and prevent them from getting stuck. You will need to do this monthly or whenever they feel sluggish.
Rotor Oil: You’ll need to oil your valves weekly or whenever they feel sluggish. Don’t mix two different oils. Mixing oils makes your valves gum up.
Mouthpiece Brush: You should wash the inside of your mouthpiece with soap and water about once a week.
Tuning Slide Grease: This will help your tuning slides move and prevent them from getting stuck. You will need to do this monthly or whenever they feel sluggish.
Slide Grease: You’ll need to oil your slide weekly or whenever it feels sluggish. Don’t mix two different oils. It will cause residue to build up.
Mouthpiece Brush: You should wash the inside of your mouthpiece with soap and water about once a week.
Tuning Slide Grease: This will help your tuning slides move and prevent them from getting stuck. You will need to do this monthly or whenever they feel sluggish.
Valve Oil: You’ll need to oil your valves weekly or whenever they feel sluggish. Don’t mix two different oils. Mixing oils makes your valves gum up.
Mouthpiece Brush: You should wash the inside of your mouthpiece with soap and water about once a week.
Tuning Slide Grease: This will help your tuning slides move and prevent them from getting stuck. You will need to do this monthly or whenever they feel sluggish.
Mouthpiece: This is a great mouthpiece for a great price. Anything cheaper is likely no good.
Mouthpiece case: Pick any color. This is for protecting your mouthpiece when bringing it back and forth from school to home. Make sure the case has a zipper because the velcro wears out and your mouthpiece could easily fall out and get damaged.
Valve Oil: You’ll need to oil your valves weekly or whenever they feel sluggish. Don’t mix two different oils. Mixing oils makes your valves gum up.
Mouthpiece Brush: You should wash the inside of your mouthpiece with soap and water about once a week.
Tuning Slide Grease: This will help your tuning slides move and prevent them from getting stuck. You will need to do this monthly or whenever they feel sluggish.
Only purchase the following if you are NOT renting.
Vic Firth Education Pack (Standard): This one pack has ALL the sticks you’ll need AND a bag to put them all in.
Practice Pad: This is a pad that allows you to practice at home without the noise of a real drum or the hassle of having to carry a large drum back and forth to school. We also use these during the day at school.