Violin: Rosin, shoulder rest, cleaning cloth (not chemically treated), one spare set of strings (Suggested: Dominant)
Viola: Rosin, shoulder rest, cleaning cloth (not chemically treated), one spare set of strings (Suggested: Dominant)
Cello: Rosin, rock stop (Suggested: Xeros, can be attached to chair), one spare set of strings (Suggested: Dominant)
All violin, viola, and cello students: Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1, published by Hal Leonard. (Note: MCPS provides the book for all beginning students, so there is no need to purchase this!).
All Level 2 musicians will be given sheet music to be played at the Winter Concert.
All Level 1 and Level 2 musicians will be given sheet music to be played at the Spring Concert.
Flute: Cleaning rod, cloth (handkerchief or thin rag)
Clarinet: Silk swab, cork grease, at least 4 reeds (Suggested brand: Vandoren 2)
Alto Saxophone: Silk swab, cork grease, neck strap, at least 4 reeds (Suggested brand: Vandoren 2)
Trumpet: Valve oil (Suggested brand: Al Cass), slide grease, cleaning kit (includes mouthpiece brush and snake)
Trombone: Slide grease/cream, small spray bottle for water, cleaning kit (includes mouthpiece brush and snake)
Baritone: Valve oil (Suggested brand: Al Cass), slide grease, cleaning kit (includes mouthpiece brush and snake)
Percussion: drumsticks (Suggested brand: Vic Firth 5A), optional: bell kit from Music & Arts
All flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, and baritone students - Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, published by Hal Leonard. (Note: MCPS provides the book for all beginning students, so there is no need to purchase this!).
All Level 2 musicians will be given sheet music to be played at the Winter Concert.
All Level 1 and Level 2 musicians will be given sheet music to be played at the Spring Concert.