• Below is a list of supplies for band.  Supplies can be purchased from a vendor of your choice. 
    FLUTE

    1.  A flute.  Be sure it comes with a cleaning rod on the inside of the case. 

    2.  The book (Standard of Excellence, Book 1 by Bruce Pearson).

    3.  A swab to wick moisture from the inside after playing. 

    4.  A music stand for home practice.

     

    CLARINET

    1.  A clarinet.  Be sure it comes with a small tube of cork grease inside the case.  

    2.  The book (Standard of Excellence, Book 1 by Bruce Pearson).

    3.  A swab to wick moisture from the inside after playing. 

    4.  A music stand for home practice. 

    5.  A box of 10 (size 2) reeds.

     

     SAXOPHONE

    1.  An alto saxophone.  Be sure it comes with a small tube of cork grease inside the case.  

    2.  The book (Standard of Excellence, Book 1 by Bruce Pearson).

    3.  A swab to wick moisture from the inside after playing. 

    4.  A music stand for home practice. 

    5.  A box of 10 (size 2) reeds.

    6.  A neck strap. Check for ample padding on the neck, and the clip securely fastens on the instrument.

     
     
    TRUMPET

    1.  A trumpet. (mouthpiece included) 

    2.  The book (Standard of Excellence, Book 1 by Bruce Pearson).

    3.  A small bottle of valve oil to lubricate the valves.

    4.  A music stand for home practice. 

     

    FRENCH HORN

    1.  A French horn. (mouthpiece included) 

    2.  The book (Standard of Excellence, Book 1 by Bruce Pearson).

    3.  A small bottle of valve oil to lubricate the valves.

    4.  A music stand for home practice. 

     

    TROMBONE

    1.  A trombone. (mouthpiece included)

    2.  The book (Standard of Excellence, Book 1 by Bruce Pearson).

    3.  A small bottle of slide grease to lubricate the slide.

    4.  A music stand for home practice. 

     

     
     
    BARITONE

    1.  A baritone. (mouthpiece included)  

    2.  The book (Standard of Excellence, Book 1 by Bruce Pearson).

    3.  A small bottle of valve oil to lubricate the valves.

    4.  A music stand for home practice. 

     

     
    PERCUSSION

    1.  A bell kit.  This includes bells, mallets, practice pad, and drum sticks.  

    2.  The book (Standard of Excellence, Book 1 by Bruce Pearson).

    3.  A music stand for home practice. 

       
     
     
    Violin, Viola & Cello
    (Rosin--Music stand--Book)
    You will need a lesson book (Essential Elements for Strings).  Purchasing a music stand for home practice is highly recommended. Students will need Rosin for their bows, and a soft cotton cloth to clean their instrument. Cello players will need a rock stop, and violin & viola players will need a should rest or sponge.
     
     
    Online Music Supplies/Accessories

    Music & Arts Center  www.musicarts.com

    Interstate Music  www.interstatemusic.com

    Musician's Friend  www.musiciansfriend.com

    Music123  www.music123.com

    Woodwind-Brasswind  www.wwbw.com