Once your child has received their instrument assignment it will be time to secure the materials! The required materials vary depending on what instrument your child will play. Refer to the detailed list below to find out what supplies your child needs for band. Please make arrangements to get the materials as soon as possible so that your child can begin lessons on time. NOTE: if your child signs up to play the tuba, baritone or French horn, the school provides two instruments at a very low annual cost.
It is recommended that your child's instrument be delivered to the school so that your child does not assemble it or play it prior to the first lesson. Damage to the instrument and poor playing habits can be established if a student uses their instrument before the first lesson.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: please make every effort to avoid purchasing a lower quality instrument from department store style websites. There are now many instruments available on such sites that appear to be a great deal. From years of experience Mr. Miller and I can assure you that these offers are indeed "too good to be true". Many times we have seen a student start lessons with one of these instruments and as the year goes on the instrument breaks because of low quality parts and craftsmanship. In some cases local repairman have refused to work on these instruments because they cannot guarantee their work because of the low manufacture quality. Ultimately it is the student who suffers in this situation because they become discouraged trying to play an instrument that doesn't work well. If you need help or advice about finding a quality instrument, the staff at the stores listed below can help you. Mr. Miller and Mr. Hearn are happy to help you too!
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 (students should always have 3-4 good reeds in their clarinet case)
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 (students should always have 3-4 good reeds in their saxophone case)
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).