Recommendations for Baritone/Euphonium:

• Instrument

  • Baritones/Euphoniums can be rented, but most will use a school-owned instrument for a one-time fee

• Mouthpiece

  • All Baritone/Euphonium players must at least have their own mouthpiece.  Click here to purchase a small shank mouthpiece or here to purchase a large shank mouthpiece.  Mr. Chestnut will tell you which one you need.

• Essential Elements Interactive Book 1 for Baritone BC (For Beginners Only)

• Valve Oil

• Mouthpiece Brush

• Slide Grease

• Wire Music Stand for practicing at home

• For our advanced players, please click here to purchase a small shank mouthpiece upgrade or here to purchase a large shank mouthpiece upgrade.

Music Companies Used by WCMS:

You can use any of these companies to obtain your child's instrument, book, and accessories.  

• O’Malley Instruments 

Contact:  Michael Dukes    michael@omalleymusicalinstruments.com

• Big Note Music

Contact:  Jim Schmelzer jimschmelzer@bignotemusic.com

• Music and Arts Center

Contact:  Michael Pagel       michael.pagel@musicarts.com 

Recommended Brands for Baritone/Euphonium:

Students do use school-owned baritones/euphoniums, but in case you are interested in renting or purchasing one for your own, here are the recommended brands:

• Yamaha

• Bach

• Jupiter

• Besson

• King

• Conn

• Olds

• Blessing

Helpful Links for Getting Started on Baritone/Euphonium:

• Lesson 1

• Lesson 2

• Lesson 3

• Lesson 4

• Lesson 5

• Taking Care of Your Baritone

Recordings of Famous Baritone/Euphonium Players:

• David Childs

• Adam Frey

• Brian Bowman