*Preferred Brand: Yamaha (silver or nickel) Open-hole models are preferred. Other acceptable brands: Gemeinhardt, Artley, Selmer
*Tuning Rod
*Cleaning cloth
*Habits of Successful Beginner Band Student (Flute). GIA Publications, by Scott Rush and Jeff Scott
*At least 2 pencils
*Practice Stand is encouraged
*Preferred Brand: Yamaha (black plastic or wood). Other acceptable brands: Buffet, Selmer, Bundy, Vito
*Vandoren 5RV Mouthpiece (included in rental through Palen)
*Rovner Ligature (included in rental through Palen)
*Vandoren V12 Reeds Size 2.5 (Generally sold in boxes of 10. Always have at least 4 in your case at all times.)
*Silk Cleaning Swab
*Habits of Successful Beginner Band Student (Clarinet). GIA Publications, by Scott Rush and Jeff Scott
*At least 2 pencils
*Cork grease is encouraged
*4-count reed holder is encouraged
*Practice Stand is encouraged
Swab, cork grease, reed holders, 4 reeds, and mouthpiece/ligature combo will all be included in the instrument rental from Palen
Music. If you acquire an instrument elsewhere, you'll have to purchase each individual item.
*Preferred Brand: Yamaha (nickel silver or brass lacquer colored only)
*Bach 5C mouthpiece
*Valve Oil
*Slide Grease
*Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Student (Trumpet). GIA Publications, by Scott Rush and Jeff Scott
*At least 2 pencils
*Practice Stand is encouraged
*Preferred Brand: Yamaha (nickel silver or brass lacquer colored only)
*Bach 6.5AL mouthpiece
*Slide O Mix
*Slide Grease
*Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Student (Trombone). GIA Publications, by Scott Rush and Jeff Scott
*At least 2 pencils
*Practice Stand is encouraged
*Snare drum with stand. Preferred Brands: Yamaha, Pearl, Ludwig
*Snare drum case (hard sided, backpack style, or rolling)
*Rubber practice pad
*1 pair Vic Firth general snare drum sticks - model #SD 01
*1 pair Vic Firth keyboard mallets - #M132
*Zildjian Basics II stick bag #3255 (to carry your sticks and mallets)
*The Performing Percussionist Book 1 by James Coffin
*A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion by Mark Wessels
*Practice Stand is encouraged
*At least 2 pencils
All equipment can be purchased/rented together through Palen Music Center. Please visit their website at www.palenmusic.com/rent. You can rent online and items will be delivered to the school. Average monthly rental rates range from $27.95 to $36.95 depending on the instrument. You do not have to rent or buy from Palen Music, but if you acquire an instrument other than the preferred brand, please seek approval from a director.