Band Help

This page is for students who play Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone and Percussion. 

General Instrument Care

Unpacking

• Place the instrument on the floor, table, or other flat surface.

• Make sure to put on any cork grease or oil as necessary while you unpack.

• Be careful NOT to roughly grab parts. Use gentle and small twisting motions.

• Do NOT use extreme force to make things go together-you might be doing something in the wrong order!

When You're Done Playing

• Make sure to clean your instrument after every time you are done playing. 

• Gently take it apart using small twisting motions and put it carefully in the case.

Brass mouthpieces: 

• If it gets stuck, wait a few moments and try again. 

• If it is still stuck, bring your instrument to your teacher or the music store. Do NOT use plyers at home! Plyers will destroy the metal!

Storage

• Do NOT store method books, music, or folders in your case on top of the instrument. 

• Store your instrument in the case when not playing.

• Make sure your case is labeled with your name.

• NEVER leave your instrument in hot or cold places for long times.

• Do NOT leave it in your car overnight!

Instrument Help Videos

Click on the instrument names below to access the YouTube playlist.