Here you will find general information related to the band program.
All classwork, assignments, instructional materials, etc. will be communicated through
google classroom.
You do not need to purchase all of the books at once
We will start with the one you are currently using and I will let you know when it's time to purchase the next one.
Essential Elements 2000 - Book 2 (7th Grade)
Student Instrumental Course "_your instrument_ Student", Level 2 by James D. Ployhar
Rubank Advanced Method -Volume 1
Essential Elements 2000 - Book 2 (7th Grade)
Student Instrumental Course "_your instrument_ Student", Level 2 by James D. Ployhar
Student Instrumental Course "_your instrument_ Student", Level 3 by Paul Tanner and Major Heman Vincent in collab with James D. Ployhar
Breeze Easy 2 for Snare (7th Grade)
Essential Elements 2000 - Book 2 (7th Grade)
Fundamental Studies for Snare Drum by Garwood Whaley
Fundamental Studies for Mallets by Garwood Whaley
Valve Oil
Trombone - small spray bottle with water, slide cream
Cleaning swab or cleaning cloth
Clarinet & Saxophone - Reeds and a reed case that holds 4 reeds
Oboe - 3 working reeds and reed case (Jones- Medium-Soft or Medium)
Cork grease
Stick bag with 5B drum sticks (label your sticks with your initials in sharpie)
Percussion kit to practice with at home ( you do NOT need to bring a percussion kit to school)
You can rent a band instrument and purchase supplies at the following stores.
Both stores deliver to RH schools if payment arrangements are made by phone.
1764 Empire Blvd.
Webster, NY 14580
671-2020
3349 Monroe Ave Suite 8
Rochester, NY 14618
585-586-2766