Beginning Band Checklists

Below is a video overview of what to expect for the year and your next steps on renting instruments and supplies. Beneath the video are instrument specific checklists with everything your child will need to start their musical journey.  If you need additional assistance with anything, or just have additional questions please do not hesitate to send me an email.  

andersjm@scps.k12.fl.us

Flute

• Band Fee - This can be paid through this MySchoolBucks link, or via cash, check, or money order. These funds aid tremendously in the operation of the program.

• Instrument Rental - This is a store rental instrument, not a school rental. Below are direct links to rent-to-own programs from two local music stores. 

  • • Music Shack (702 S US Highway 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750 )

    • Music & Arts (1673 WP Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 )

• Instrument Supplies

  • Cleaning Kit 

  • Music stand (for at home practicing)

***While you are more than welcome to visit these places in person, both stores will deliver instruments and supplies to the school free of charge if ordered online***

***If you are  interested in purchasing your child's instrument instead of renting, please click here***

Clarinet

• Band Fee - This can be paid through this MySchoolBucks link, or via cash, check, or money order. These funds aid tremendously in the operation of the program.

• Instrument Rental - This is a store rental instrument, not a school rental. Below are direct links to rent-to-own programs from two local music stores. 

  • • Music Shack (702 S US Highway 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750 )

    • Music & Arts (1673 WP Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 )

• Instrument Supplies

  • Reeds - Vandoren brand, Size 2.5 

    • Your child will need at least 5 of these.  (Buy a box of 10 if you are able)

  • Cleaning Kit 

  • Music stand (for at home practicing)

***While you are more than welcome to visit these places in person, both stores will deliver instruments and supplies to the school free of charge if ordered online***

***If you are  interested in purchasing your child's instrument instead of renting, please click here***

Alto Saxophone

• Band Fee - This can be paid through this MySchoolBucks link, or via cash, check, or money order. These funds aid tremendously in the operation of the program.

• Instrument Rental - This is a store rental instrument, not a school rental. Below are direct links to rent-to-own programs from two local music stores. 

  • • Music Shack (702 S US Highway 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750 )

    • Music & Arts (1673 WP Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 )

• Instrument Supplies

  • Reeds - Vandoren brand, Size 2.5 

    • Your child will need at least 5 of these. (Buy a box of 10 if you are able)

  • Cleaning Kit 

  • Music stand (for at home practicing)

***While you are more than welcome to visit these places in person, both stores will deliver instruments and supplies to the school free of charge if ordered online***

***If you are  interested in purchasing your child's instrument instead of renting, please click here***

Trumpet

• Band Fee - This can be paid through this MySchoolBucks link, or via cash, check, or money order. These funds aid tremendously in the operation of the program.

• Instrument Rental - This is a store rental instrument, not a school rental. Below are direct links to rent-to-own programs from two local music stores. 

  • • Music Shack (702 S US Highway 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750 )

    • Music & Arts (1673 WP Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 )

• Instrument Supplies

  • Cleaning Kit 

  • Music stand (for at home practicing)

***While you are more than welcome to visit these places in person, both stores will deliver instruments and supplies to the school free of charge if ordered online***

***If you are  interested in purchasing your child's instrument instead of renting, please click here***

French Horn

• Band Fee - This can be paid through this MySchoolBucks link, or via cash, check, or money order. These funds aid tremendously in the operation of the program.

• Instrument Rental - This is an instrument that should be rented through the school, not a music store. 

  • The cost to rent this instrument is $100 for the school year ($50 per semester)

  • Here is the link to pay the instrument rental fee online. Cash, checks, and money orders are also accepted. 

  • Your child will receive an SCPS rental agreement form that should be signed and returned to me as soon as possible. 

• Instrument Supplies

  • Mouthpiece - There are three different mouthpiece options. The Holton is preferred, but either one will work. 

  • Music stand (for at home practicing)

***If you order a mouthpiece through the link above, they will deliver it to the school. You are welcome to go in person as well***

Trombone

• Band Fee - This can be paid through this MySchoolBucks link, or via cash, check, or money order. These funds aid tremendously in the operation of the program.

• Instrument Rental - This is a store rental instrument, not a school rental. Below are direct links to rent-to-own programs from two local music stores. 

  • • Music Shack (702 S US Highway 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750 )

    • Music & Arts (1673 WP Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 )

• Instrument Supplies

  • Cleaning Kit 

  • Music stand (for at home practicing)

***While you are more than welcome to visit these places in person, both stores will deliver instruments and supplies to the school free of charge if ordered online***

***If you are interested in purchasing your child's instrument instead of renting, please click here***

Euphonium

• Band Fee - This can be paid through this MySchoolBucks link, or via cash, check, or money order. These funds aid tremendously in the operation of the program.

• Instrument Rental - This is an instrument that should be rented through the school, not a music store. 

  • The cost to rent this instrument is $100 for the school year ($50 per semester)

  • Here is the link to pay the instrument rental fee online. Cash, checks, and money orders are also accepted. 

  • Your child will receive an SCPS rental agreement form that should be signed and returned to me as soon as possible. 

• Instrument Supplies

  • Mouthpiece - Large Shank (Size 6.5 AL)

  • Music stand (for at home practicing)

***If you order a mouthpiece through the above link, they will deliver it to the school. You are welcome to go in person as well***

Tuba

• Band Fee - This can be paid through this MySchoolBucks link, or via cash, check, or money order. These funds aid tremendously in the operation of the program.

• Instrument Rental - This is an instrument that should be rented through the school, not a music store. 

  • The cost to rent this instrument is $100 for the school year ($50 per semester)

  • Here is the link to pay the instrument rental fee online. Cash, checks, and money orders are also accepted. 

  • Your child will receive an SCPS rental agreement form that should be signed and returned to me as soon as possible. 

• Instrument Supplies

  • Mouthpiece - There are three different mouthpiece options. The Helleberg is preferred, but either one will work. 

  • Music stand (for at home practicing)

***If you order a mouthpiece through the link above, they will deliver it to the school. You are welcome to go in person as well***

• All Tuba players are eligible to recieve a Tuba to take home based on availability. This allows students to have a Tuba at home to practice and not have to lug their instrument home every day. Once fees have been paid and the SCPS contract has been signed and returned, we can schedule a pick-up time; as per SCPS policy, Tubas are not allowed on the bus. This take-home Tuba will remain at home and returned at the end of the school year. 

Percussion

• Band Fee - This can be paid through this MySchoolBucks link, or via cash, check, or money order. These funds aid tremendously in the operation of the program.

• Instrument Rental - Below are direct links to rent-to-own programs from two local music stores. This snare and bell kit is for at-home practicing and does not have to be brought to school. 

  • • Music Shack (702 S US Highway 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750)

    • Music & Arts (1673 WP Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771)

• Instrument Supplies

  • Stick/Mallet Pack (This should be brought to school everyday)

  • Music stand (for at home practicing)

***While you are more than welcome to visit these places in person, both stores will deliver instruments and supplies to the school free of charge if ordered online***