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Students will utilize the Essential Elements for Band lesson book specific to their chosen band instrument. This book will be used during 5th and 6th grade band lessons. Families purchasing or renting instruments will receive a complimentary copy from a store or may choose to purchase their own. Band teachers have lesson books available for students as well.
Students will also learn about the care and maintenance of their instrument. Proper maintenance will prevent problems from developing, and will ensure your child the best scenario for steady progress.
Some instruments may come with a few supplies, but others will not. Band Directors will have a limited stock of supplies available for students. Families may also find it beneficial and timely to purchase their own supplies, so we have listed all supplies each instrument will need. Most music stores stock Care Kits, although these are not necessary for 5th grade band.
Supply Lists for each instrument:
Supply Lists for each instrument:
Flute
Flute
Recommended Flute Brands:
Gemeinhardt, Selmer, Yamaha, Prelude, Armstrong, Artley, Blessing, Pearl, Di Zhao
Other Materials:
Essential Elements for Band: Book 1 for Flute
Name Tag for case
Wire music stand (for home practice)
Cleaning rod
Thin, soft cloth (silk handkerchief)
Clarinet
Clarinet
Recommended brands:
Selmer, Yamaha, Jupiter, Armstrong, Buffet, Bundy, LeBlanc, Noblet
Other Materials:
Essential Elements for Band: Book 1 for Bb Clarinet
Name Tag for case
Wire music stand (for home practice)
2.5 Bb Clarinet Reeds (Box of 10)-Recommended Reed Brands: Rico (orange box), Juno
Silk swab
Cork grease
(Your band teacher will let you know if a clarinet neck strap is recommended for your child.)
Alto Sax
Alto Sax
Recommended brands:
Selmer, Yamaha, Jupiter, Buffet, Bundy, Cannonball, Antigua, BAC, Vito
Other Materials:
Essential Elements for Band: Book 1 for Alto Saxophone
Name Tag for case
Wire music stand (for home practice)
Neotech saxophone neck strap
Silk swab
Cork grease
2.5 Bb Saxophone Reeds (Box of 10): Recommended Reed Brands: Rico (orange box), Juno
Trumpet
Trumpet
Recommended Trumpet brands:
Bach, Yamaha, Selmer, Blessing, Besson, Conn, Getzen, Jupiter, King, Olds, Holton, BAC
Other Materials:
Essential Elements for Band: Book 1 for Trumpet
Name Tag for case
Wire music stand (for home practice)
Al Cass or Blue Juice Valve Oil
Tuning Slide Grease
Trombone
Trombone
Recommended Trombone brands:
Yamaha, Jupiter, Getzen, Blessing, Bach, Selmer, Conn, King, Olds, Holton, BAC
Other Materials:
Essential Elements for Band: Book 1 for Trombone
Name Tag for case
Wire music stand (for home practice)
Slide - o - mix (black cap)
Baritone
Baritone
Recommended Baritone brands:
Jupiter, Yamaha, King, Blessing, Bach, Conn, Antigua, Holton
Other Materials:
Essential Elements for Band: Book 1 for Baritone (Bass Clef)
Name Tag for case
Wire music stand (for home practice)
Al Cass or Blue Juice Valve Oil
Tuning Slide Grease
Percussion
Percussion
Recommended Brands:
Percussion instruments for home practice are often sold as a package that includes a xylophone or bell set, as well as a snare practice pad
Ludwig, Fugate, Yamaha, Pearl, DeMorrow, Innovative Percussion, Vic Firth
Other Materials:
Essential Elements for Band: Book 1 - Percussion
2.5 Octave Xylophone
“X” Style Support Stand
Practice Pad and stand
Black Vic Firth Stick Bag with Name Tag
Innovative F9 mallets
Vic Firth SD1 snare sticks (Please be sure to have your child mark their name on mallets and sticks.)
Frequently Asked Question:
Frequently Asked Question:
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