Suggested Equipment

Below is a list of suggested equipment. Keep in mind that these are upgrades or supplementary equipment. We eventually want everyone to be on the same equipment. 

When all students are playing on the same equipment, the overall sound of the group is the same and easier to fine tune. Please note that purchasing these items is not mandatory. 

Flute

• • Cleaning Cloth

  • Cleaning Rod

  • Swab

Clarinet

• • Fobes Debut Mouthpiece

  • Rovner Dark Ligature (to fit Fobes Debut mouthpiece)

• Reeds CLICK HERE

  • Thin or Clear Mouthpiece patch/protector savers. Vandoren, Selmer

• If purchasing reeds on a regular basis will be a financial hardship, please let Mr. Cruz know in private. 

  • Swab

Saxophone

• • Neckstrap

  • Meyer 5 or 6 mouthpiece for Jazz

  • Fobes Debut mouthpiece

  • Rovner Dark Ligature (to fit Fobes Debut or Meyer mouthpiece)

• Reeds CLICK HERE

  • Thin or Clear Mouthpiece patch/protector savers. Vandoren, Selmer

• If purchasing reeds on a regular basis will be a financial hardship, please let Mr. Cruz know in private. 

• Swab

• Please do not buy the PAD SAVER. 

Trumpet

• • Bach 3C mouthpiece (please do not purchase a plastic mouthpiece)

  • Protec Liberty Practice Mute

  • BERP

  • Mutes: Straight, Cup, Bucket, Harmon

French Horn

• • Humes and Berg 250 Practice Mute

  • BERP

  • (please do not purchase a plastic mouthpiece)

Trombone & Euphonium

• • Bach 6.5AL mouthpiece (small shank for most student model instruments)

  • (please do not purchase a plastic mouthpiece)

  • BERP

  • (Trombone only) Humes and Berg 167 Tenor Trombone M Klein Practice Mute

Tuba

• • BERP

  • Conn Helleburg 120S or 120 Standard Mouthpiece

  • (please do not purchase a plastic mouthpiece)

Percussion

• • Vic Firth SD1 General Drum Sticks

  • Jazz Ensemble only - drumset sticks size 5A

  • Evans RealFeel Practice Pad 6 inch or 12 inch

Violins and Violas

• • Shoulder Rest - make sure you have the correct shoulder rest size. Do not go to the store without knowing what size your instrument is. 

  • Rosin

If there are questions about equipment, please do not hesitate to email Mr. Cruz. You should never rush into buying musical instruments or equipment. 

If you are unable to purchase suggested equipment or materials, please email Mr. Cruz. School equipment can be provided, and your situation is confidential, and never shared.