Welcome Woodwinds! This page will have information for Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Bassoons.
Required Supplies for 6th GRADE 25-26:
Links below are our educator suggestions and linked for convenience. You are not limited to these choices.
We will continue to use our Rhythm Book throughout the year.
All Students need the materials below as well as a 1 Inch, 3 Ring Binder along with a 3 ring pencil pouch inside and at least 2 pencils at all times. If possible we suggest adding 6-10 sheet protectors. Packs of those can be shared amongst friends!
**these will be used all the way through your band experience to organize our music and materials
Flutes: Rentals Available Through David French Music
Cleaning Kit: Amazon Option OR Cleaning Swab: David French Option ** rentals come with a cleaning rod
Books: Standard of Excellence Book 2 for Flute (Blue Book)
Oboes: Rentals Available Through David French Music
Reeds: David French Option - Forrests Option
Cleaning Kit: David French Option OR Cleaning Swab: Amazon Option
Books: Standard of Excellence Book 2 for Oboe (Blue Book)
Clarinets: Rentals Available Through David French Music
Reeds: or Strength 2 1/2 Vandoren or Strength 3 Vandoren
Cleaning Swab: David French Option OR Amazon Option
Books: Standard of Excellence Book 2 for Clarinet (Blue Book)
Alto Saxophones: Rentals Available Through David French Music
Reeds: Strength 2 1/2 Vandoren or Strength 3 Vandoren
Cleaning Swab: David French Option OR Amazon Option
Books: Standard of Excellence Book 2 for Alto Saxophone (Blue Book)
Bassoons: Rentals Available Through David French Music
Reeds: David French Option - Forrests Option (choose the Albion Blue Label Medium Soft to begin)
Cleaning Swabs: Amazon Option
Books: Standard of Excellence Book 2 for Bassoon (Blue Book)
Want a refresher on the basics? Check out the videos on the 5th grade page for a great review!