Instrument Resources

Instrument Needs

All Flute students should have:

- a soft cloth tied around the handle of their case for cleaning

- a cleaning rod

All Clarinet students should have:

- a cleaning swab

- cork grease

- a reed guard

- several working reeds***

All Saxophone students should have:

- a cleaning swab

- cork grease

- a reed guard

- several working reeds***

***Acceptable reed brands: Rico/Rico Royal, Vandoren, Hemke

All Trumpet, Baritone & Tuba students should have:

- valve oil

- tuning slide grease

- a mouthpiece brush

- a valve casing brush

- a trumpet snake

- a cleaning cloth

- a straight mute (trumpets only)

All Trombone students should have:

- slide cream

- tuning slide grease

- a mouthpiece brush

- a trombone snake

- a spray bottle with distilled water

- a cleaning cloth

***Please note that reeds are not available for purchase through the school district. Reeds may be purchased through any music store, and both Rettig Music (440-808-0900) delivers to the school every week. Skyline Music (440-871-4140) in Westlake is another local option for reed/accessory purchases.