Supply List
This is a comprehensive list of items needed for band classes(method book, supplies, and accessories). Concert Attire will be included in the band handbook and class syllabi.
- Method Books (scroll down for supplies):
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Percussion Ensemble
Instrument Specific:
Jazz Band
Instrument Specific:
Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble (red)
*The cover should have one image of the coresponding instrument being played.
2. Classroom and Instrument Supplies
Each day, every student is expected to have the following materials on his stand or at his seat when class begins.
Instrument with name identification tag
Instrument accessories (reeds, valve oil, mallets, etc.) please oil valves at home, minimal use during the day.
A 3 Ring Binder (required) for BAND ONLY with clear plastic sheet protectors to store sheet music
Band Method Book (see above)
Pencils
Music Stand for at home practice
A metronome and tuner for at home practice. *I highly recommend getting the app Tonal Energy to get both of these in one.*
Sheet Music (provided by school)
3. Instrument Accessories
FLUTE
Handkerchief/Bandana cleaning cloth (for inside)
Silk Swab
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 Cushions
Box of Vandoren Blue Box or V12 Reeds
Reed Case
Cork Grease
Silk Swab
SAXOPHONE*
Mouthpiece Patch (thin)
Box of Vandoren Blue Box or V12 Reeds
Reed Case
Neck Strap
Silk Swab
Cork Grease
*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. ORDER ahead.
TRUMPET
Tuning Slide Grease- Recommended (Schilke brand)
Valve Oil Recommended- La Tromba, Hetman, Ultra-Pure Professional
Cleaning Snake/Mouthpiece Brush
Mutes if needed (TBD)
HORN
Tuning Slide Grease Recommended (Schilke brand)
Holton Rotary Valve Oil
Hand Strap
Mouthpiece Brush
TROMBONE
Tuning slide grease Recommended (Schilke brand)
Trombone Slide Lubricant, not oil (Slide-O-Mix, Yamaha Slide Lubricant, Trombone, Trombone Slide)
Slide spray bottle for water
Mouthpiece Brush/Cleaning Snake
EUPHONIUM /TUBA
Tuning Slide Grease Recommended (Schilke brand)
Valve Oil Recommended- La Tromba, Hetman, Ultra-Pure Professional (Mack Brass euphoniums Blue Juice or Al Cass
Mouthpiece Brush/Cleaning Snake
PERCUSSION
Each student needs a practice pad, mallet instrument, and stick bag with Vic Firth SD1 Snare Sticks, Bell/Xylophone Mallets, Marimba Mallets, and Timpani Mallets.
1. A Percussion Mallet/Stick Bag:
RECOMMENDED - 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
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Liberty One Basic Stick Bag (Includes similar sticks and mallets)
2. Evans HQ 12" RealFeel 2-Sided Practice Pad
3. Practice Bell Kit, Practice Xylophone, or Practice Marimba