Symphonic Band

New this year: Juniors and Seniors in Symphonic Band may see a different course number appear on their schedules because they will be earning both high school and college credit through concurrent enrollment at Front Range Community College. More information will be presented in class.

Required Materials for class:

  • Wind players need a tuner with microphone

      • Stand-alone tuners available on Amazon or at Boomer Music

      • Plug-in microphones available on Amazon or at Boomer Music

      • Clip-on tuners available on Amazon or at Boomer Music (not appropriate for flutes, saxophones, french horns, baritones or tubas)

  • Percussionists need a stick bag with the following sticks:

      • Concert Snare Drum sticks - Vic Firth SD1 or similar (available on Amazon or at Boomer Music)

      • Rubber bell mallets - Any soft, rubber mallet (many available online or at Boomer Music)

      • Timpani Mallets - Vic Firth T1 (available on Amazon or at Boomer Music)

      • Yarn Mallets - Balter Basics BBB@ Medium or similar (available on Amazon or at Boomer Music)

  • All players need a metronome. There are many apps available for phones/tablets. I highly recommend the Tonal Energy app ($3.99 on the app store) because it is a tuner, metronome, and recording device all in one. It does not replace the need for a stand-alone tuner with a microphone, which can be used in rehearsal while others are playing.