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Not all instruments are created equal!
Please avoid music stores such as Sam Ash, Guitar Center, Amazon.com, Walmart, etc., as they do not specialize in band instruments or offer the correct brands of instruments required to use in our program. Often the instruments these stores offer break easily and cannot be repaired by a certified instrument technician.
This list is designed to offer you, the parent, some guidelines toward providing your child with a quality band instrument.
Below are quality musical instrument brands and a list of reputable music dealers in the area who can assist you in the lease/purchase of a new or pre-owned instrument in good condition for your child.
If there is any doubt about anything related to purchasing an instrument or equipment, please DO NOT hesitate to reach out to me!
Flute
Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, Selmer, Artley
Clarinet
Recommended Brands - Buffet, Yamaha, Selmer, Noblet, Vito
Mouthpiece: Vandoren B45 brand
Ligature: Rovner brand
Reeds: Vandoren (Size 3) or Mitchell Lurie (Size 4)
Oboe
Fox, Loree, Selmer, Yamaha
Bassoon
Bassoon is a school rental instrument - See Mr. Anderson
Trumpet
Bach, Yamaha, King, Conn, Holton
French Horn
French Horn is a school rental instrument - See Mr. Anderson
Trombone
King, Conn, Besson, Yamaha, Bach
Baritone/Euphonium
This is a school rental instrument - See Mr. Anderson
Tuba
Tuba is a school rental instrument - See Mr. Anderson
Area Instrument Dealers
Music Shack (702 S US Highway 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750 )
Music & Arts (1673 WP Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 )
These dealers have been servicing Seminole County Public Schools for many years and have proven to provide quality products and services. You may, however, secure an instrument from other sources. Please consult with your child’s band director to ensure that the instrument you choose is in good, playable condition.
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