WMS Woodwind Classroom

Welcome to the WMS Woodwind Classroom

All of the items listed on this page are our preferred brands and accessories needed for our WMS Woodwind Classroom. These items are the ones we feel will give your student the most success. Most music stores carry these items.

Flutes - A piece of cloth to swab the inside of the flute will be the only accessory Flute Players will need. A good example would be 1/4 piece of a handkerchief.

Clarinet Reeds - If your student plays Clarinet (Bb/Bass), they should have one box of reeds on hand throughout the year. First year players begin on a size 2 1/2 Vandoren Reed and then as they grow stronger we will suggest they move up in size. By the time they finish 8th grade they should be comfortable playing on a 3 strength Vandoren Reed.

Saxophone Reeds - If your student plays Saxophone (Alto/Tenor/Bari), they should have one box of reeds on hand throughout the year. First year players begin on a size 2 1/2 Vandoren Reed and then as they grow stronger we will suggest they move up in size. by the time they finish 8th grade they should be comfortable playing on a 3 strength Vandoren Reed.

Oboe and Bassoon - Oboe reeds can be Jones or Emerald brands. We encourage Clark Bassoon Reeds. We like for our double reed beginners to start on a MH (medium hard) reed. Then as they grow older they will move to H (Hard) reeds. The best way for you to buy Clark Bassoon Reeds is to actually visit their site.

Clark Bassoon Reeds made by Dr. Clark