This is a comprehensive list of items needed for band classes(method book, supplies and equipment) Concert Attire will be included in the band handbook.

Method Books are listed first then supplies. (scroll down)

1. Method Book List (by class)

Ligon Wind Ensemble/Concert Honor Band

Instrument specific- 

1. Foundations for a Superior Performance and 

2.Technique & Musicianship - Tradition of Excellence 

(Percussionist should buy the Percussion Books for each band)

Symphonic Honor Band

1. Foundations for a Superior Performance and

2. Instrument specific Essential Elements Book 2 (red)

Intermediate Band

1. Foundations for a Superior Performance and 

2. Instrument specific- Essential Elements Book 2 (red)

Beginning Bands

Essential Elements Book 1 (yellow)

* Instrument specific please wait and purchase the book at the time of renting an instrument

Jazz Band- Big Band and Combo

2. Supplies (For All Ligon Band Members)

 All students should purchase a music stand, and a metronome/tuner or the app for home practice.  Additionally, there are cleaning supplies and accessories that are needed by each instrument, as listed below:

Accessories

FLUTE

• Handkerchief/Bandana cleaning cloth (for inside)

• Tuning rod

• Polish Cloth (for outside) 

OBOE

• Reed Case

• 3 or more working reeds 

• Silk Swab

• Cork Grease

BASSOON

• Reed Case

• 3 or more working reeds

• “S” Hook Seat Strap or Boot-Strap depending on the bassoon

• Cork Grease

• Silk Swab

CLARINET/

BASS CLARINET

• Mouthpiece Patch

• Box of Vandoren Blue Box or V12 Reeds at least 2.5 reed strength

• Reed Case 

• Silk Swab

SAXOPHONE

• Mouthpiece Patch (thin)

• Box of Vandoren Blue Box or V12 Reeds 2.5 reed strength

• Reed Case

• Neck Strap 

• Silk Swab

• Cork Grease

TRUMPET

• Tuning Slide Grease (Schilke brand recommended)

• Valve- La Tromba, Hetman, Ultra Pure Professional

• Cleaning Snake/Mouthpiece Brush

• Mutes as needed

HORN

• Tuning Slide Grease (Schilke only)

• Holton Rotary Valve Oil

• Mouthpiece Brush

TROMBONE

• Tuning slide grease (Schilke brand recommended)

• Trombone Slide Lubricant not oil (Slide-O-Mix,Yamaha Slide Lubricant,Trombotine,Ultra Pure Trombone Slide)

• Slide spray bottle for water

• Mouthpiece Brush/Cleaning Snake

EUPHONIUM /TUBA

• Tuning Slide Grease (Schilke recommended)

• Valve Oil-La Tromba, Hetman, Ultra-Pure Professional (Mack Brass euphoniums Blue Juice or Al Cass

• Mouthpiece Brush/Cleaning Snake

PERCUSSION

Beginners- Practice Marimba or Xylophone

Advanced Percussion

1. A Percussion Mallet/Stick Bag

Steve Weiss Bestseller Stick Pack #1- Includes: Vic Firth SD1 Snare Drum Sticks, Innovative Soloist Series IP240 Medium Birch Marimba Mallets, Malletech Bob Becker BB34 Medium Rattan Xylo/Bell Mallets “Becker Blues”, Vic Firth T1 American Custom General Timpani Mallets, or 

Liberty One Basic Stick Bag

2. Real Feel Practice Pad or Practice Pad from KLS Percussion

3. Practice Marimba or Xylophone

3. Mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments

• Clarinet (Bb and Bass): Vandoren M13L or B-45 with a Rovner or Bonade ligature. Specify Bb or Bass Clarinet. 

• Saxophones (Alto, Tenor, Baritone): Selmer C Star S-8O with a Rovner ligature. Specify alto, tenor, or baritone saxophone. 

• Trumpet: Curry 3C or Bach 3C ( beginners under private instructors advice may need 5C) 

• Horn: Laskey 76 series or Holton Farkas MDC (medium-deep cup) or Yamaha 30C4

• Trombone: Bach 6.5 AL (Beginning/ Intermediate) and 5G( Advanced Only)

• Euphonium: Bach 6. 5AL for students first switching  and then a Schilke 51 D Wind Ensemble Large Bore for Silver Euphoniums and each student needs a  mouthpiece case

• Tuba: Helleberg 120, Schilke 66, and mouthpiece case

-If you are studying with a private teacher, follow his/her instructions regarding reeds and mouthpieces. 

NOTE:   Reed players must have at least 3 playable reeds at all times.  It is generally less expensive (per reed) to buy them by the box rather than individually. See below for a list of local music stores or online options.

Music Store Dealers

Necessary supplies (reeds, oil, method book, etc.) may be purchased at any of the following:Music and Arts 426 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919-854-0024

Music and Arts Poyner Place 5950 Poyner Village Pkwy F101 , Raleigh 919-872-1601

2112 Percussion 1003 East Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh  919-833-0046

Flying Squirrel Music 2828 Capital Blvd Raleigh, NC 27604 919-615-3117

Scott Sweeney Brass 325 Clarendon Crescent Raleigh, NC 27610 919-617-6340

Tuba Exchange Alston Ave Durham 1-800-869- Tuba