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.
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