6th Grade Band Members will continue using Tradition of Excellence book 1. Please make sure that you have your copy of this book from last year. If you cannot find it you should order another copy as we will use it throughout this school year. The materials list below is the same as last year. Use the list as a reminder of what is needed to participate in band. In most cases students will continue using the same supplies that they already acquired last year. If any of the supplies are missing you should replace them as soon as possible.
If you need assistance or advice about any materials please contact Mr. Hearn or Mr. Miller. We are here to help you!
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 10 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 (use the one you purchased last year)
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 (use the one you purchased last year)
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.
Consider getting a stick bag with a pair of yarn mallets
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).