In addition to having a quality brand Band instrument for class, students must have method books and instrument accessories to maintain their instrument.

Below is a list of required accessories needed for band class based on instrument type.

All books and instrument accessories may be purchased at Portman's Music.

Recommended Apps

• TonalEnergy Chromatic Tuner ($)

• Bandmate Chromatic

These apps are not required.  However, they are highly suggested as they will make learning to play your instrument and turning in assignments during Virtual Learning Days much easier.  These apps can be found in both the Apple and Google App stores.

Required Books

**All students are required to have the following books**

6th Grade

• Traditions of Excellence, Book 1

• Foundations for Superior Performance

7th Grade

• Traditions of Excellence, Book 1

• Foundations for Superior Performance

8th Grade

• Traditions of Excellence, Book 1

• Foundations for Superior Performance

Required Instrument Accessories

Flute

• Care Kit (with cleaning cloth and joint grease)

• Pad saver

• Cleaning rod

Oboe

• Care Kit (with cleaning cloth, cork grease, and swab)

• Reeds (3 pack)

Clarinet

• Care Kit (with cleaning cloth, cork grease, and swab)

• Pad saver

• Reeds (10 pack) - Rico, Rico Royal , or Vandoren Brand (Give to Band director to keep on hand for your student at school)

• Reed guard

Bass Clarinet

• Care Kit (with cleaning cloth, cork grease, and swab)

• Pad saver

• Reeds (5 pack) - Rico, Rico Royal, or Vandoren Brand (Give to Band director to keep on hand for your student at school)

• Reed guard

Saxophone

• Care Kit (with cleaning cloth, cork grease, and swab)

• Pad saver

• Reeds (10 pack) - Rico, Rico Royal, or Vandoren Brand (Give to Band director to keep on hand for your student at school)

• Reed guard

French Horn

• Care kit (with cleaning cloth, Rotary/valve oil, and slide grease)

Trumpet

• Care kit (with cleaning cloth, valve oil, slide grease, mouthpiece brush, and snake)

Trombone

• Care kit (with cleaning cloth, slide grease, mouthpiece brush, and snake)

Baritone

• Care kit (with cleaning cloth, valve oil, slide grease, mouthpiece brush, and snake)

Tuba

• Care kit (with cleaning cloth, valve oil, slide grease, mouthpiece brush, and snake)

Percussion

• Vic Firth SD1 drumsticks

• Mike Balter 13r or 13f yarn mallets

Other Accessories

• Pencil

• Earbuds (headphones)

• Folding Music Stand - Can be purchased at Portman's Music