Materials can be purchased at www.amazon.com, www.wwbw.com, or local music stores such as Music & Arts in Issaquah, Moore Brothers in Klahanie (Issaquah/Sammamish), and Kennelly Keys in Bellevue.
All Students:
Band Polo to wear for concerts and optionally anytime/anywhere (purchased from bookkeeper) Concert attire is their black music polo shirts with a dressy pair of black pants and dress shoes and black socks. Boys, do not neglect to wear black socks. Please note: No flip-flops, stripes on pants or jeans please!
Essential Elements For Band Book 1 & 2 for their instrument.
Presentation Book with sheet protectors (example here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/b5Bfcqm)
Pencil in pencil pouch in binder
Metronome to keep beat at home for practicing.
Woodwinds:
1 box of No. 2 Reeds ** keep several reeds with you in your case as they may break during class. After completing that box, the next box purchased should be a No. 2.5 strength.
Bassoon Reeds: https://womblewilliams.com/bassoon-supply-shop/ols/categories/reed
cork grease.
Swab to clean out instrument after each practice session. This should be included in the instrument rental.
For 2nd half of 1st trimester:
Korg CA2 Tuner similar for class use. *** Do not get a one-piece clip-on tuner *** they are difficult to use (link is to Sweetwater; best price I could find August 2025)
Amazon link (Oct 9, 2025): https://a.co/d/gYGBIpN
Korg CM-200BK Clip On Contact Microphone or similar for class use. (like this cheaper option: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TunerPickup3--peterson-tp-3-clip-on-tuner-pickup)
Brass:
Trumpets, French Horns, Euphoniums, Tubas: Valve oil in case to use as needed.
Trombones: slide cream & spray water bottle.
Cleaning Kit to use at home (not at school):
Clean your mouthpiece weekly with the mouthpiece brush
Snake your leadpipe monthly with warm (not hot) water and hand dishwashing soap.
For 2nd half of 1st trimester:
Korg CA2 Tuner similar for class use. *** Do not get a one-piece clip-on tuner *** they are difficult to use (link is to Sweetwater; best price I could find August 2025)
Korg CM-200BK Clip On Contact Microphone or similar for class use. (like this cheaper option: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TunerPickup3--peterson-tp-3-clip-on-tuner-pickup)
Or this combo that also has a metronome: https://www.musicarts.com/korg-tm-60-cm-200-tuner-metronome-combo-main0383560
Percussion: All percussionists contribute $50/yr to off-set the cost of purchasing and maintaining the band's collection of percussion instruments, from Timpani to tambourines and triangle beaters. In addition, each percussion student needs:
This kit or similar: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VFEP2B--vic-firth-performer-education-pack
the kit includes:
Personal Stick Bag labeled with name
Xylophone mallets with clear, black or white plastic ball end with wood handle
Medium hard timpani mallets
Drumsticks
Yarn mallets for marimba and vibes.
A snare and bell set for home practice (combo kit):
From Kennelly Keys: https://www.kennellykeysmusic.com/musical-instrument-rentals/#student
Another option, highly recommended, is to purchase a xylophone or marimba for home practice. This will make a more beautiful sound and practicing will be more enjoyable. Then get a practice pad for drum practice and you won't have to rent anything. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/concert-percussion/sound-percussion-labs-2-2-3-octave-xylophone/j21715000001001?srsltid=AfmBOopnYSAIoNAEY_qdsOdyvItpA6ujBImH5qqKt3AaxzSVIUmRGRUSV1E
For All Students:
Band Polo to wear for concerts and optionally anytime/anywhere (purchased from bookkeeper) Students will need to have their black music polo shirts with a dressy pair of black pants and dress shoes and black socks. Boys, do not neglect to wear black socks. Please note: No flip-flops, stripes on pants or jeans please!
Essential Elements For Band Book 2 for their instrument.
Presentation Book with sheet protectors (example here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/b5Bfcqm)
Metronome to keep beat for practice at home.
Pencil in pencil pouch in binder
Woodwinds:
1 box of No. 2 ½ Reeds ** keep several reeds with you in your case as they may break during class.
Bassoon Reeds: https://womblewilliams.com/bassoon-supply-shop/ols/categories/reed
Cork grease.
Swab to clean out instrument after each practice session. This should be included in the instrument rental.
Custom mouthpieces recommended:
Clarinet - Vandorin 5RV traditional
Saxophone - Selmer S‑80 C*
Korg CA2 Tuner similar for class use. *** Do not get a one-piece clip-on tuner *** they are difficult to use (link is to Sweetwater; best price I could find August 2025)
Korg CM-200BK Clip On Contact Microphone or similar for class use. (like this cheaper option: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TunerPickup3--peterson-tp-3-clip-on-tuner-pickup)
Or this combo that also has a metronome: https://www.musicarts.com/korg-tm-60-cm-200-tuner-metronome-combo-main0383560
Brass:
spit rag (dishtowel) inside 1 gallon Zip Lock bag (change out dishtowel weekly)
slide grease
Trumpets, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium: Valve Oil
Trombones: slide cream & spray water bottle.
Cleaning Kit to use at home (not at school):
Clean your mouthpiece weekly with the mouthpiece brush
Snake your leadpipe monthly with warm (not hot) water and hand dishwashing soap.
Korg CA2 Tuner similar for class use. *** Do not get a one-piece clip-on tuner *** they are difficult to use (link is to Sweetwater; best price I could find August 2025)
Korg CM-200BK Clip On Contact Microphone or similar for class use. (like this cheaper option: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TunerPickup3--peterson-tp-3-clip-on-tuner-pickup)
Or this combo that also has a metronome: https://www.musicarts.com/korg-tm-60-cm-200-tuner-metronome-combo-main0383560
Percussion: All percussionists contribute $50/yr to off-set the cost of purchasing and maintaining the band's collection of percussion instruments, from Timpani to tambourines and triangle beaters. In addition, each percussion student needs:
the kit includes:
Personal Stick Bag labeled with name
Xylophone mallets with clear, black or white plastic ball end with wood handle
Medium hard timpani mallets
Drumsticks
Yarn mallets for marimba and vibes.
A snare and bell set for home practice (combo kit):
From Kennelly Keys: https://www.kennellykeysmusic.com/musical-instrument-rentals/#student
Another option, highly recommended, is to purchase a xylophone or marimba for home practice. This will make a more beautiful sound and practicing will be more enjoyable. Then get a practice pad for drum practice and you won't have to rent anything. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/concert-percussion/sound-percussion-labs-2-2-3-octave-xylophone/j21715000001001?srsltid=AfmBOopnYSAIoNAEY_qdsOdyvItpA6ujBImH5qqKt3AaxzSVIUmRGRUSV1E
For All Students:
Band Polo to wear for informal concerts and optionally anytime/anywhere (purchased from bookkeeper) Students will need to have their black music polo shirts with a dressy pair of black pants and dress shoes and black socks. Advanced Band will also wear a more formal uniform of black tops (like a button down long sleeve dress shirt) and black pants and black dress shoes. Do not neglect to wear black socks. Please note: No flip-flops, stripes on pants or jeans please!
Performance attire for formal concerts: black shoes (100% black), black belt, black pants (no jeans), white long-sleeve dress shirt
Presentation Book with sheet protectors (example here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/b5Bfcqm)
Pencil in pencil pouch in binder
Metronome to keep beat for practice at home.
Woodwinds:
1 box of No. 3 Reeds or harder. "Grand Concert Select" preferred.
Bassoon Reeds: https://womblewilliams.com/bassoon-supply-shop/ols/categories/reed
Cork grease.
Swab to clean out instrument after each practice session. This should be included in the instrument rental.
Custom mouthpieces:
Clarinet - Vandorin 5RV traditional
Saxophone - Selmer S‑80 C*
Korg CA2 Tuner similar for class use. *** Do not get a one-piece clip-on tuner *** they are difficult to use (link is to Sweetwater; best price I could find August 2025)
Korg CM-200BK Clip On Contact Microphone or similar for class use. (like this cheaper option: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TunerPickup3--peterson-tp-3-clip-on-tuner-pickup)
Or this combo that also has a metronome: https://www.musicarts.com/korg-tm-60-cm-200-tuner-metronome-combo-main0383560
Brass:
spit rag (dishtowel) inside 1 gallon Zip Lock bag (change out dishtowel weekly)
slide grease
Trumpets, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium: Valve Oil
Trombones: slide cream & spray water bottle.
Cleaning Kit to use at home (not at school):
Clean your mouthpiece weekly with the mouthpiece brush
Snake your leadpipe monthly with warm (not hot) water and hand dishwashing soap.
Korg CA2 Tuner similar for class use. *** Do not get a one-piece clip-on tuner *** they are difficult to use (link is to Sweetwater; best price I could find August 2025)
Korg CM-200BK Clip On Contact Microphone or similar for class use. (like this cheaper option: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TunerPickup3--peterson-tp-3-clip-on-tuner-pickup)
Or this combo that also has a metronome: https://www.musicarts.com/korg-tm-60-cm-200-tuner-metronome-combo-main0383560
Percussion: All percussionists contribute $50/yr to off-set the cost of purchasing and maintaining the band's collection of percussion instruments, from Timpani to tambourines and triangle beaters. In addition, each percussion student needs:
the kit includes:
Personal Stick Bag labeled with name
Xylophone mallets with clear, black or white plastic ball end with wood handle
Medium hard timpani mallets
Drumsticks
Yarn mallets for marimba and vibes.
A snare and bell set for home practice (combo kit):
From Kennelly Keys: https://www.kennellykeysmusic.com/musical-instrument-rentals/#student
Another option, highly recommended, is to purchase a xylophone or marimba for home practice. This will make a more beautiful sound and practicing will be more enjoyable. Then get a practice pad for drum practice and you won't have to rent anything. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/concert-percussion/sound-percussion-labs-2-2-3-octave-xylophone/j21715000001001?srsltid=AfmBOopnYSAIoNAEY_qdsOdyvItpA6ujBImH5qqKt3AaxzSVIUmRGRUSV1E