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It is important that you maintain care of your instruments so that they can stay in great playing shape. The following are some basic maintenance procedures you can follow to take care of your instrument.
Students at OHS are expected to have all of the materials listed and follow the procedures regularly.
If you ever have questions about how to care for your instrument, DON'T GUESS. Talk to the band director or your private teacher first!
If your instrument is not working properly, don't try adjusting it yourself. Take it to the band director, your private teacher, or a professional instrument repair technician.
Flute/Piccolo
Flute/Piccolo
· Polishing Rag- Have a polishing rag on hand that you can use to clean fingerprints and other oils off your instrument after each use.
· Check pads and keys: Pads and keys will wear out or need adjustment from time to time.
· Swab cloth and rod: Have a thin silk cloth on hand that you can use with your rod to clean out the inside of your flute and mouthpiece after each use. Important not to leave water inside of your flute after use.
Recommended Instrument Brands:
Recommended Instrument Brands:
Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, Jupiter
Playlist
Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIm0Qw354VnAnxjylU2smUc6IfJeUkA6
Flute Info Videos:
Flute Demonstration: https://youtu.be/JLUjWLHZDfY
Anatomy: https://youtu.be/lfxgM7MDalM
Supplies: https://youtu.be/hThM412zJ6M
Assembly: https://youtu.be/v26Zl1kevbg
Case Storage: https://youtu.be/cycqhgqrvSE
Swabbing: https://youtu.be/jxnwB6O_iUE
Headjoint: https://youtu.be/qz4h8mR8k0s
Oboe
Oboe
The oboe has a distinct, beautiful sound and often plays sad or expressive melodies. Because it is a difficult instrument to play, students playing oboe are required to take private lessons.
Recommended Instrument Brands: Yamaha, Fox
Reeds- Singing Dog, size medium-soft, Jones Medium-Solf or Medium reeds. At least 3 reeds at all times
Accessories- Reed case (holds 3-4 reeds), cleaning kit, silk oboe swab, thumb rest cushion
Oboe Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIm0Qw354VmUZGLRYzlNOFWHu7LdjisU
Oboe Info Videos:
Oboe Info Videos:
Oboe Demonstration: https://youtu.be/aLTJsWCbDJ4
Anatomy: https://youtu.be/z6mK_M8MGAo
Supplies: https://youtu.be/11zFx2kP5SQ
Cork Greasing: https://youtu.be/ymKX5vfsP4c
Assembly: https://youtu.be/D5eLkEsxe3k
Case Storage: https://youtu.be/IB7Ev2Wu4lg
Swabbing: https://youtu.be/Am6IoaMmuNQ
Reed Basics: https://youtu.be/fC3Bz56pmPw
Bassoon
Bassoon
The bassoon is a bass double-reed woodwind instrument that makes a warm, dark and reedy sound. Students playing bassoon are required to take private lessons.
Bassoon Demonstration: https://youtu.be/6qoCpZBt_ww
Recommended Instrument Brands: Yamaha, Fox
Reeds- GO! or Singing Dog brand, size medium-soft, Jones Medium-Soft or Medium Bassoon Reeds, at least 3 reeds at all times
Accessories- Reed case, cleaning kit, silk bassoon swab, bocal swab, and digital tuner (Korg CA-30, CA-40, or TM-40) plus contact microphone (Peterson TP3).
Bassoon Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIm0Qw354VkX_N9nG9PDKNctzifT99L2
Bassoon Info Videos:
Bassoon Info Videos:
Anatomy: https://youtu.be/ZUJCgfXQ0zY
Assembly: https://youtu.be/aRseRchyc00
Supplies: https://youtu.be/yfqbZ_iu9Xo
Swabbing: https://youtu.be/WgTlVpjH0GA
Case Storage: https://youtu.be/OXyQThShVqI
Reed Basics: https://youtu.be/b2IcU2GmeDg
Clarinet
Clarinet
· Check pads and keys: Pads and keys will wear out or need adjustment from time to time.
· Polishing Rag- Have a polishing rag on hand that you can use to clean fingerprints and other oils off your instrument after each use.
· Swab cloth and string: Have a thin silk cloth on hand that you can use with your string to clean out the inside of your flute and mouthpiece after each use. It is important to not leave water inside of your instrument.
· Reeds: Have a few extra reeds on hand, you can rotate them to keep them fresh and overall for them to last longer. Make sure that your reeds are all in reed guards.
· Cork Grease: Have cork grease available to lubricate cork between joints/pieces of the instrument.
· Mouthpiece: You can clean your mouthpiece fairly often with cool water and mild dish soap.
Recommended Instrument Brands: Yamaha, Backun, Buffet, Selmer
Mouthpiece- Vandoren 5RV lyre or M-15 with Rovner ligature (preferred) or D’Addario Classic Reserve mouthpiece with Rovner ligature. Bonade inverted ligature also acceptable. Vandoren B45 mouthpiece or J&D mouthpiece also acceptable.
Reeds- Vandoren blue, size 2.5. Have at least 5 good reeds at all times
Clarinet Info Videos:
Clarinet Info Videos:
Clarinet Demonstration: https://youtu.be/wMYMkQzVWfU
Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIm0Qw354VkYOiibirSlWebC6K2FMJrQ
Clarinet Anatomy: https://youtu.be/_ZphkjRevuk
Clarinet Supplies: https://youtu.be/-556DxzMPos
Clarinet Cork Greasing: https://youtu.be/2fjdALgk0q8
Clarinet Assembly: https://youtu.be/zp-aHyOyYoE
Clarinet Case Storage: https://youtu.be/Bm5GwIm2l9Q
Clarinet Swabbing: https://youtu.be/jemfLkbQp8Y
Clarinet Mouthpiece Swabbing: https://youtu.be/Bb_3_tlrPA0
Clarinet Reed Basics: https://youtu.be/ycLy2v9pcgE
Bass Clarinet Info videos
Bass Clarinet Info videos
Bass Clarinet Anatomy: https://youtu.be/fY-8f9yIfUM
Bass Clarinet Supplies: https://youtu.be/vKjqvTs9O_A
Bass Clarinet Assembly: https://youtu.be/qG65BvHtg4U
Bass Clarinet Cork Greasing: https://youtu.be/XiHehkITlfA
Bass Clarinet Case Storage: https://youtu.be/YAPtUi2zGc8
Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece Cleaning: https://youtu.be/kJlHywXWRus
Bass Clarinet Reed Basics: https://youtu.be/w1H7M8zoecY
Saxophone
Saxophone
· Check pads and keys: Pads and keys will wear out or need adjustment from time to time.
· Swab cloth and string: Have a cloth on hand that you can use with your string to clean out the inside of your flute and mouthpiece after each use.
· Reeds: Have a few extra reeds on hand, you can rotate them to keep them fresh and overall for them to last longer. Make sure that your reeds are all in reed guards.
· Cork Grease: Have cork grease available to lubricate cork between joints/pieces of the instrument.
· Mouthpiece: You can clean your mouthpiece fairly often with cool water and mild dish soap.
Recommended Instrument Brands: Selmer, Yamaha, Allora
Mouthpiece- Selmer C-star (C*) with Rovner Dark ligature
Reeds- Vandoren blue, size 2 1/2, at least 3 good reeds at all times
Accessories- Reed guard, cork grease, silk swab, polishing cloth, and padded neck strap
Saxophone Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIm0Qw354Vm8HTqomfsM4A31VWJgya1f
Saxophone Videos
Saxophone Videos
Saxophone Demonstration: https://youtu.be/v1uWqXYtofI
(done with alto sax. Tenor sax videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F8hvklKxFY&list=PLAAWaLynaza8_SBOw1r0p5QSGY14k9vLx and Baritone sax videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfN0I6pAeGU&list=PLAAWaLynaza8weAKkXNVVVS2Ve8IidEN5 )
Anatomy: https://youtu.be/gzhI4HkW4rg
Assembly: https://youtu.be/XvRSjb_5VIo
Mouthpiece Cleaning: https://youtu.be/CCG5K7VPqDk
Supplies: https://youtu.be/qza8N5sHpZA
Case Storage: https://youtu.be/7jUzbBXKVPo
Cork Greasing: https://youtu.be/rTTYR3XrT2M
Swabbing: https://youtu.be/znQJ--ydQvg
Reed Basics: https://youtu.be/qSXbleXvR00
Trumpet
Trumpet
· Have a polishing rag on hand to periodically wipe off oils, fingerprints, etc.
· Have a regular rag on hand to clean off grime from mouthpiece brush, water from water key, etc.
· Valve oil- make sure to have valve oil on hand and make sure to oil valves before a performance.
· Slide Grease- Have slide grease available for tuning slide.
· Bath- Give the trumpet a bath in lukewarm water and dish soap every one or two months. Take out the slides and bathe the instrument. Make sure to oil and grease the slides and valves after the bath.
· Mouthpiece Brush: Brush to clean out mouthpiece.
· Mouthpiece cleaning spray: Cleaner to sanitize mouthpiece after use. Make sure to bathe the mouthpiece with your instrument- clean mouthpiece every couple of weeks.
Recommended Instrument Brands: Bach, Yamaha, King
TRUMPET (trumpets with 1st valve saddle and 3rd valve ring are preferred; no cornets, please)
Brands- Bach TR200, TR500; Yamaha YTR 2335TH, King 601, Holton T602
Mouthpiece- Bach 5C or 7C
Accessories- Cleaning kit: Al Cass valve oil, cleaning cloth, mouthpiece brush, cleaning snake, tuning slide grease
Trumpet Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIm0Qw354Vm2Z0peMoBSO8yN4fTiOCal
Trumpet Videos:
Trumpet Videos:
Trumpet Demonstration: https://youtu.be/oJV0QYB5jyY
Anatomy: https://youtu.be/Orv9vQSGG0s
Supplies: https://youtu.be/OGUnfdUAPJI
Assembly: https://youtu.be/WtXKyRQF7gA
Case Storage: https://youtu.be/shMYQL4SK-M
Valve Oiling: https://youtu.be/w5kJsbiiw80
Mouthpiece Cleaning: https://youtu.be/0zFXKInl2XU
Deep Cleaning: https://youtu.be/FgiegRLRGJc
French Horn
French Horn
· Have a polishing rag on hand to periodically wipe off oils, fingerprints, etc.
· Have a regular rag on hand to clean off grime from mouthpiece brush, water from water key, etc.
· Valve oil- make sure to have valve oil on hand and make sure to oil valves before a performance.
*Rotary Valves have their own cleaning process
· Slide Grease- Have slide grease available for tuning slide.
· Bath- Give the trumpet a bath in lukewarm water and dish soap every one or two months. Take out the slides and bathe the instrument. Make sure to oil and grease the slides and valves after the bath.
· Mouthpiece Brush: Brush to clean out mouthpiece.
· Mouthpiece cleaning spray: Cleaner to sanitize mouthpiece after use. Make sure to bathe the mouthpiece with your instrument- clean mouthpiece every couple of weeks.
Recommended Instrument Brands: Bach, Yamaha, Jupiter, Eastman
Mouthpiece- Holton MC (not MDC), Scilke 31, Bach 7
Accessories- Cleaning kit: rotor oil, slide grease, mouthpiece brush, snake, polishing cloth
French Horn Playlist: https://youtu.be/tNkysKTy638
French Horn Videos:
French Horn Videos:
French Horn Demonstration: https://youtu.be/S3GPSQa2kpI
Anatomy: https://youtu.be/EruJHCX1f9o
Supplies: https://youtu.be/DA26QRWwZxc
Assembly: https://youtu.be/jPFMGjl9dXs
Case Storage: https://youtu.be/OPolYepjRKE
Mouthpiece Cleaning: https://youtu.be/g05bwc8Yspo
Valve Slides: https://youtu.be/NZ0ilO_NdVA
Valve Oiling: https://youtu.be/wQr4KfBAi6I
Deep Cleaning: https://youtu.be/Q6n5yDss5T4
Trombone
Trombone
· Slide Oil: Have good slide oil or lubricant for the main slide. Make sure the slide is not sticky, and oil before performances or as the slide starts to stick.
· Water: It is recommended to have a small spray bottle of water for the slide to wash off oil or to give a quick spray to reduce minor stickiness.
· Slide Grease: Grease tuning slide.
· Polishing Rag: Rag to reduce fingerprints and oil off the instrument.
· Rag: Rag for cleaning the grime off of brushes or for water key.
· Mouthpiece cleaner and hose: Brushes to help clean out the instrument.
· Bath: Give the trombone a bath in lukewarm water and dish soap every one or two months. Take out the slides and bathe the instrument and mouthpiece. Make sure to oil and grease slides after the bath.
· Mouthpiece cleaning spray: Cleaner to sanitize mouthpiece after use. Make sure to bathe the mouthpiece with your instrument- clean mouthpiece every couple of weeks.
Recommended Instrument Brands: Yamaha, Shires, Bach, King, Eastman
TROMBONE (F-attachment preferred, but optional)
Brands- Bach TB301; Yamaha YSL354 or YSL 445G, King 606, Holton TR 690
Mouthpiece- Bach 6 ½ AL, Bach 12C
Accessories- Cleaning kit: slide cream, cleaning cloth, mouthpiece brush, cleaning snake, water bottle (spray), tuning slide grease
Trombone Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIm0Qw354Vn6ak9y_qYphd1KCnRM4m_4
Trombone Videos
Trombone Videos
Trombone Demonstration: https://youtu.be/j1P6fo7jdnw
Anatomy: https://youtu.be/JhpUck1uVXA
Supplies: https://youtu.be/kq6VDXwhPpU
Assembly: https://youtu.be/ZmqCxNoPOrs
The Slide: https://youtu.be/WTsW8OCNZyY
Tuning Slide: https://youtu.be/IkGvwoZs82s
Mouthpiece Cleaning: https://youtu.be/hwWiZ60Cx-E
Case Storage: https://youtu.be/MW7YlwtrlnQ
Deep Cleaning: https://youtu.be/kPWiB3VoLdI
Euphonium
Euphonium
· Have a polishing rag on hand to periodically wipe off oils, fingerprints, etc.
· Have a regular rag on hand to clean off grime from mouthpiece brush, water from water key, etc.
· Valve oil- make sure to have valve oil on hand and make sure to oil valves before a performance.
*Rotary Valves have their own cleaning process
· Slide Grease- Have slide grease available for tuning slide.
· Bath- Give the trumpet a bath in lukewarm water and dish soap every one or two months. Take out the slides and bathe the instrument. Make sure to oil and grease the slides and valves after the bath.
· Mouthpiece Brush: Brush to clean out mouthpiece.
· Mouthpiece cleaning spray: Cleaner to sanitize mouthpiece after use. Make sure to bathe the mouthpiece with your instrument- clean mouthpiece every couple of weeks.
Recommended Instrument Brands: Eastman, Yamaha
Mouthpiece- Bach 6 ½ AL, Bach 12C
Accessories- Cleaning kit, Al Cass valve oil, cleaning cloth, tuning slide grease, mouthpiece brush, cleaning snake
Euphonium/Baritone Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIm0Qw354VnBVAW2nIR7l67GZrplotRz
Euphonium/Baritone Info Videos:
Euphonium/Baritone Info Videos:
Baritone/Euphonium Demonstration: https://youtu.be/u4v25s6w_3U
Anatomy: https://youtu.be/qQrr8bNS_Eg
Supplies: https://youtu.be/e5drz-jGROY
Assembly: https://youtu.be/4JUMpTdIz80
Case Storage: https://youtu.be/8Vxb-YJa3FM
Mouthpiece Storage: https://youtu.be/Ke9AR063MI4
Valve Oiling: https://youtu.be/YeeZeoFqhAM
Slide Greasing: https://youtu.be/WrUXp4tsP6Y
Deep Clean: https://youtu.be/ojgs2AIDoYg
Tuba
Tuba
· Have a polishing rag on hand to periodically wipe off oils, fingerprints, etc.
· Have a regular rag on hand to clean off grime from mouthpiece brush, water from water key, etc.
· Valve oil- make sure to have valve oil on hand and make sure to oil valves before a performance.
*Rotary Valves have their own cleaning process
· Slide Grease- Have slide grease available for tuning slide.
· Bath- Give the trumpet a bath in lukewarm water and dish soap every one or two months. Take out the slides and bathe the instrument. Make sure to oil and grease the slides and valves after the bath.
· Mouthpiece Brush: Brush to clean out mouthpiece.
· Mouthpiece cleaning spray: Cleaner to sanitize mouthpiece after use. Make sure to bathe the mouthpiece with your instrument- clean mouthpiece every couple of weeks.
Recommended Instrument Brands: Eastman, Yamaha
Mouthpiece- Bach 24AW or Bach 18, Conn Helleberg
Accessories- Cleaning kit: Al Cass valve oil,tuning slide grease, cleaning cloth,mouthpiece brush, cleaning snake
Tuba Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIm0Qw354VleCuVhhxw7AlZsHSzCyw8c
Tuba Info Videos:
Tuba Info Videos:
Tuba Demonstration: https://youtu.be/GRrhON-OMS4
Anatomy: https://youtu.be/DSxxpZBY9mA
Assembly: https://youtu.be/HXXL3n-3Lng
Supplies: https://youtu.be/rX3657liZE4
Storage: https://youtu.be/urDVDObK-Pg
Mouthpiece Cleaning: https://youtu.be/Cvh8UXMJlKw
Oiling Piston Valves: https://youtu.be/RnyU6NwZrj4
Oiling Rotary Valves: https://youtu.be/dLnce5Ruzwk
Deep Cleaning: https://youtu.be/I7Cl-oX70hU
Percussion
Percussion
You don't just play drums in the percussion section. Xylophone, marimba, bells, chimes, tambourine, timpani, triangle, and cymbals are among the many instruments percussion students learn to play. The beginning student will start on a percussion kit which includes a small set of bells and a drum pad.
Percussion Demonstration: https://youtu.be/ikCrwYnxgas
PERCUSSION EQUIPMENT –
Stick bag – Lone Star Percussion SSB, Vic Firth BSB, or comparable standard stick bag model
Snare sticks – 1 pair Vic Firth SD-1 or Innovative Percussion IP-1 concert snare drum sticks or similar concert snare drum sticks
Xylophone mallets – 1 pair medium rubber mallets – Prodigy PX-10 (Lone Star Percussion) or comparable (Vic Firth or Innovative Percussion)
Marimba mallets - 2 pair matching medium yarn mallets (Innovative Percussion Intermediate, Prodigy PM-10, or comparable)
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