After you receive notification about which instrument your child will play in band, the next step is to acquire the materials! Be sure to carefully read the information below so that your child has all of the required materials for band for their first lesson. The exact start date of lessons is TBD at this point.
It is also recommended that your child's instrument be delivered to the school so that your child cannot assemble it or play it before completing the first lesson. Damage to the instrument and poor playing habits can occur if your child attempts to use the instrument prior to the first lesson.
If you are buying a used instrument please have it checked out by a competent instrument repairman before the first lesson. BEWARE of cheap instruments on websites such as Amazon. While they may seem like a good deal at the time they often break easily and cause frustration to a student when they are not working properly.
Lisha Kill deals most often with John Keal Music, Music and Arts, and Patrizio Center for Arts because of their convenience and quality service, but you are free to choose another company.
Find your child's instrument below and take note of the required supplies.
Tradition of Excellence Book 1 for Flute
A folding music stand to keep at home. Use of a music stand encourages good posture and proper holding of the instrument.
A flute (Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, Armstrong are good brands)
A bandana to use on the cleaning rood
Tradition of Excellence Book 1 for Clarinet
A folding music stand to keep at home. Use of a music stand encourages good posture and proper holding of the instrument.
A clarinet (Yamaha, Selmer, Buffet are good brands)
Clarinet care kit (contains swab, cork grease, reed guard)
Box of reeds - 2.5 strength
Tradition of Excellence Book 1 for Alto Saxophone
A folding music stand to keep at home. Use of a music stand encourages good posture and proper holding of the instrument.
An alto saxophone (Yamaha, Selmer, Buffet are good brands)
Saxophone care kit (contains swab, cork grease, reed guard)
Box of reeds - 2.5 strength
Tradition of Excellence Book 1 for Trumpet
A folding music stand to keep at home. Use of a music stand encourages good posture and proper holding of the instrument.
A trumpet (Bach, Yamaha are the most reliable brands)
Trumpet care kit which should include valve oil, and slide grease.
Tradition of Excellence Book 1 for French Horn
A folding music stand to keep at home. Use of a music stand encourages good posture and proper holding of the instrument.
French Horn Mouthpiece - Bach 3
Synthetic Valve Oil - Alisyn Brand
THE SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE TWO HORNS FOR YOUR CHILD TO USE. One instrument will be kept at school and the other one will be kept at your home. The price is $30 for both instruments. Your child will be responsible for bringing the mouthpiece back and forth to school for rehearsals/lessons.
Tradition of Excellence Book 1 for Trombone
A folding music stand to keep at home. Use of a music stand encourages good posture and proper holding of the instrument.
Superslick Slide Cream (no valve oil)
Small spray bottle
Mouthpiece - Bach 6.5 AL (should come with trombone)
A trombone (Conn, King, Yamaha are good brands)
Tradition of Excellence Book 1 for Baritone/Euphonium
A folding music stand to keep at home. Use of a music stand encourages good posture and proper holding of the instrument.
Mouthpiece - Bach 6.5 AL (which you purchase)
Valve oil & tuning slide grease
THE SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE TWO BARITONES FOR YOUR CHILD TO USE. One instrument will be kept at school and the other one will be kept at your home. The price is $30 for both instruments. Your child will be responsible for bringing the mouthpiece back and forth to school for rehearsals/lessons.
Tradition of Excellence Book 1 for Tuba
A folding music stand to keep at home. Use of a music stand encourages good posture and proper holding of the instrument.
Mouthpiece - Bach 24 AW (which you purchase)
Valve oil & tuning slide grease
THE SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE TWO TUBAS FOR YOUR CHILD TO USE. One instrument will be kept at school and the other one will be kept at your home. The price is $30 for both instruments. Your child will be responsible for bringing the mouthpiece back and forth to school for rehearsals/lessons.
Tradition of Excellence Book 1 for Percussion
A folding music stand to keep at home. Use of a music stand encourages good posture and proper holding of the instrument.
A percussion kit that includes a set of bells, practice pad, a pair of sticks and a pair of mallets. (Yamaha is the most user friendly brand, Mapex, Pearl and Ludwig are also good brands).