Here where parents can find recommendations of different supplies, materials or additional educational opportunities that are available to help their student succeed.

Ways to Support Student Learning at Home

Learning a new instrument can be a difficult journey. Ms. Garza will give students a variety of tools throughout their time in the band room to help make this journey a little bit easier, but those tools will only greatly improve one's playing with consistent practice. Much like any skill, the more one practices it, the easier it will become. Below is a document filled with different ways that parents can help support a student's at home as they continue to hone their skills as a musician.

A Parent's Guide to their Child's Success in Band

List of Trusted and Reputable Instrument Brands

If you ever find yourself browsing for a new or used instrument or happen to be gifted one, below is a list of brands that band directors have come to know and trust. Of course people of been making instruments for generations, so if you come across a brand that is not on this list, do not hesitate to reach out to Ms. Garza and she can tell you what she and her fellow band director community know about the brand.

                     Flute: Gemeinhardt, Jupiter, Selmer, Yamaha 

                          Oboe: Selmer, Yamaha 

                         Clarinet: Bundy, Jupiter, Selmer, Yamaha

                         Saxophone: Selmer, Yamaha  

                         Trumpet: Bach, Yamaha 

                          French Horn:  Conn 8D Double Horn, Holton Regency Double Horn, Jupiter, Yamaha

                      Trombone: Bach, Jupiter, Yamaha 

                         Euphonium/Baritone: Bach, Jupiter, Yamaha 

                        Tuba: Bach, Conn, Jupiter, Yamaha 

   Percussion: (Practice Pad and stand, Bell Kit ): Ludwig-Musser, Pearl, Vic Firth, Yamaha