In addition to a practice pad, the following is a list of equipment percussion students should obtain sorted by the year in school when they should be purchased. Items with a * are required to be purchased. The other items on the list are good to have for those who are serious about becoming an advanced percussionist. Students are encouraged to purchase these supplies ahead of the suggested year if possible.
Note that some of the items come in many varieties. The brands and styles listed are those known to be of good quality. See your director before making any purchases outside of these recommended brands.
Freshman Year
*Yarn Mallets (use on Marimba)
*Pitch Pipe (for tuning Timpani)
Timpani Mallets (Staccato)
Timpani Mallets (Cartwheel)
Senior Year
Triangle
Woodblock
Sophomore Year
*Cord Mallets (use on Vibraphone)
Rubber Mallets (use on Xylophone and Woodblock)
Junior Year
Bass Drum Mallets
Single Beater: Innovative CB3 Medium Concert Bass Drum Mallet
Chime Mallets