MOUTHPIECE RECOMMENDATIONS
The mouthpiece that came with your instrument is for LEARNING, not PERFORMING. If you're still using the mouthpiece that came with your instrument, you should look into upgrading as soon as possible. You'll notice huge gains in tone quality, projection, and endurance! Here are our recommendations by instrument:
Clarinet
Marching: Vandoren M30
Concert: Vandoren M30 or anything Vandoren
Saxophones (Alto, Tenor, Bari)
Marching: Vandoren Optimum
Concert: Vandoren Optimum
Jazz: Vandoren V16
Trumpet
Marching: Denis Wick 6882 Heavytop 4X
Concert: Bach K3513C 3C
Jazz: Dennis Wick 4E
Mellophone
Marching: Bach Mellophone Silver 6
Trombone
Marching/Concert: Bach 5G small shank
Jazz: Bach 6 1/2 AL (Good for high notes)
Baritone
Marching/Concert: Bach 5G be sure to double check small shank vs large shank
Tuba
Marching/Concert: Conn Selmer Helleberg Standard 120S