Required Materials for Band

Flute, Cleaning swab, Cleaning rod (this came with your instrument)

First and second year players should also have a copy of The Yamaha Advantage (book 1) method book

Oboe, Cleaning swab, at least two reeds in good shape, a small bottle (film canister- I'm dating myself) for soaking your reed

First and second year players should also have a copy of The Yamaha Advantage (book 1) method book

Clarinet, Cleaning swab, at least four working reeds (2 or 2 1/2 strength for grades 4-5 and 2 1/2 or 3 strength for grades 6-8), cork grease, thumb cushion

First and second year players should also have a copy of The Yamaha Advantage (book 1) method book

Saxophone, Cleaning swab, at least four working reeds (2 or 2 1/2 strength for grades 4-5 and 2 1/2 or 3 strength for grades 6-8), cork grease, neck strap

First and second year players should also have a copy of The Yamaha Advantage (book 1) method book

Trumpet, Small Hand Towel, valve oil

First and second year players should also have a copy of The Yamaha Advantage (book 1) method book

French Horn (single horn is fine for middle school), Small Hand Towel, rotor oil

First and second year players should also have a copy of The Yamaha Advantage (book 1) method book

Trombone, Small Hand Towel, slide grease, small spray bottle with water

First and second year players should also have a copy of The Yamaha Advantage (book 1) method book

Baritone, Small Hand Towel, valve oil

First and second year players should also have a copy of The Yamaha Advantage (book 1) method book

Tuba, Small Hand Towel, valve oil

First and second year players should also have a copy of The Yamaha Advantage (book 1) method book

Practice pad, mallets, bell kit (for at-home practice), drum sticks

First and second year players should also have a copy of The Yamaha Advantage (book 1) method book for combined percussion