We are very excited to see you in band! This page is to help parents and students be ready for band class with everything they need for band class.

If you need an instrument, rental companies and supply stores are
listed on the bottom of this page.
The Smithville Band uses The String and Horn Shop for our repairs,
supplies and various instrument needs. 

Students can get their instruments and supplies delivered straight to the school if they order
through The String and Horn Shop

All Music students will need a 1' Binder to keep their music and book in for class. This is a requirement for all Junior High Music Students

The Smithville Junior High Band uses the Time for Band Book as our begining band text book. You can purchase one by contacting the book provider below via email or phone. Please let them know what instrument you need when ordering the book.

Suggested Brands: Yamaha, Jupiter Gemeinhardt, Pearl, Armstrong, Selmer

Accessories: Flute Cleaning Rod and Polishing Cloth

Suggested Brands: Jupiter, Yamaha, Selmer, Buffet, Noblet, Vito

Accessories:  Cleaning Swab, Cork Grease

Reeds: Clarinets need reeds in order to play.
It is the responsibility of the student to have enough reeds on hand to be successful in class.

Students should have at least 4 reeds with them all the time in case they get chipped or broken.

Suggest Brands: Jupiter, Yamaha, Selmer, Buescher, Bundy, Conn

Accessories:  Cleaning Swab, Cork Grease

Reeds: Saxophones need reeds in order to play.
It is the responsibility of the student to have enough reeds on hand to be successful in class.

Students should have at least 4 reeds with them all the time in case they get chipped or broken.

It is encouraged that the student either rent this instrument from a store or purchase one used. The school does have a small supply that could be rented out to students if necessary. 

The student will still need to purchase their mouthpiece, valve oil and a cleaning cloth for this instrument. 

Preferred Brands (if purchasing or renting): Bach, Conn, Yamaha, Holton, King 

Mouthpiece: Bach 5C

Supplies: Valve Oil, Cleaning Cloth

Order items and have them delivered with: The String and Horn Shop

Order individual items here: Valve Oil

This instrument will be supplied by the school.

There are some students who purchase their own in 7th and 8th Grade. Feel free to ask about purchasing your own French Horn.

The student will still need to purchase their mouthpiece, Rotor oil and a cleaning cloth for this instrument.

Preferred Brands (if purchasing or renting): Conn, Yamaha, Holton

Mouthpiece:  Holton MDC (H2850MC)

Supplies: Rotor Oil, Cleaning Cloth

Order items and have them delivered with: The String and Horn Shop

Order individual items here: Rotor Oil

It is encouraged that the student either rent this instrument from a store or purchase one used. The school does have a small supply that could be rented out to students if necessary.

The student will still need to purchase their mouthpiece, slide grease and a cleaning cloth for this instrument.

Preferred Brands (if purchasing or renting): Bach, Conn, Yamaha, Holton, King

Mouthpiece: Bach 6 ½ AL

Supplies: Slide Grease, Cleaning Cloth

Order items and have them delivered with: The String and Horn Shop

Order individual items here: Slide Grease

This instrument will be supplied by the school.  However,  the student will still need to purchase their mouthpiece, valve oil and a cleaning cloth for this instrument.

Mouthpiece: Bach 6 ½ AL (Large Shank)

Supplies: Valve Oil, Cleaning Cloth

Order items and have them delivered with: The String and Horn Shop

Order individual items here: Valve Oil

This instrument will be supplied by the school.  However,  the student will still need to purchase their mouthpiece, valve oil and a cleaning cloth for this instrument.

Mouthpiece: Bach 24 AW  

Supplies: Valve Oil, Cleaning Cloth

Order items and have them delivered with: The String and Horn Shop

Order individual items here: Valve Oil