Beginning Band Supply List Bear Branch 6 th Grade Center All band students will need the following supplies:

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1 FLUTE Beginning Band Supply List 2. pencil needed for class every day 6. 5-Minute Theory book by Wessels (purchase from a music store instrument specific) 9. locker size mirror to put on your stand for use in class and at home FLUTE - Open hole, with plugs and tuning rod 1. Choose one of the following flutes with the off-set G key: Di Zhao 270 and higher (may need to purchase the above intermediate flute from a flute specialty store.) Yamaha YFL-261 or 361H Galway Spirit 2. silk swab/ handkerchief (cotton -lint free) 3. polishing cloth This list of instruments has been compiled for the purpose of helping parents obtain quality beginner level instruments. While intermediate and top-of-the-line model instruments would be advantageous to the student, these student models are most commonly used by beginning students with much success. Please be advised that department store, pawn shop, family heirloom, and rummage sale instruments may be cheap, but often have flaws and need a great deal of repair. It is usually best to give students good instruments so they will likely have great success and motivation. Nothing makes a student not want to play more than a poor working instrument. Be warned of non-music stores selling band instruments - music stores will likely not repair them, and you will have wasted your money on a very poor quality instrument. If you need assistance, contact a local band director. We will have a final instrument drive at BB6 on the second day of school. Feel free to put down a deposit on an instrument over the summer. Please, do NOT let your child mess with their instrument if you get one over the summer. We do not want them to damage a new instrument accidentally or form poor habits that will take months to fix Trust us we ve seen some very interesting things

2 OBOE Beginning Band Supplies 2. pencil (mechanical preferred) needed for each class 6. 5-Minute Theory book by Wessels (purchase from a music store or through BB6 Band instrument specific) 9. chromatic tuner for oboe, bassoon, and trombones 10. locker size mirror to put on your stand for use in class and at home OBOE - can use a school owned oboe 1. medium soft cane reeds (3) 2. reed case 3. drop silk swab with a string on each end 4. cork grease 5. small plastic container (i.e. orange medicine container) to soak reed We will have an instrument drive on the second day of school at which time you can pay us cash or check for the use of the school owned instrument (a one-time fee for the school year). Both a parent and child will have to sign an agreement that you will take good care of the instrument. Instruments will be sent home when their teacher thinks that the class is ready and trustworthy of properly caring for it. Each student will be assigned a particular instrument and serial number. You can get the mouthpiece and cleaning supplies and books either at that time, or during this summer.

3 Beginning Band Supplies CLARINET 2. pencil needed for class every day 6. 5-Minute Theory book by Wessels (purchase from a music store instrument specific) 9. locker size mirror to put on your stand for use in class and at home CLARINET - wooden, not plastic 1. Choose one of the following clarinets: Buffet E-11 Jupiter 631NW Schreiber 2. Clark Fobes Debut or Vandoren Black Diamond 5 mouthpiece with cap 3. Rovner ligature MkIII 4. box of Vandoren 2 ½ strength reeds 2. reed case (hold 4) 3. drop swab (silk or cotton) 4. cork grease 5. mouthpiece protector -Vibra Ease, Bay or BG thick mouthpiece cushion optional: Thumb Ez thumb rest This list of instruments has been compiled for the purpose of helping parents obtain quality beginner level instruments. While intermediate and top-of-the-line model instruments would be advantageous to the student, these student models are most commonly used by beginning students with much success. Please be advised that department store, pawn shop, family heirloom, and rummage sale instruments may be cheap, but often have flaws and need a great deal of repair. It is usually best to give students good instruments so they will likely have great success and motivation. Nothing makes a student not want to play more than a poor working instrument. Be warned of non-music stores selling band instruments - music stores will likely not repair them, and you will have wasted your money on a very poor quality instrument. If you need assistance, contact a local band director. We will have a final instrument drive at BB6 on the second day of school. Feel free to put down a deposit on an instrument over the summer. Please, do NOT let your child mess with their instrument if you get one over the summer. We do not want them to damage a new instrument accidentally or form poor habits that will take months to fix Trust us we ve seen some very interesting things

4 BASSOON Beginning Band Supplies 2. pencil (mechanical preferred) needed for each class 6. 5-Minute Theory book by Wessels (purchase from a music store or through BB6 Band instrument specific) 9. chromatic tuner for oboe, bassoon, and trombones 10. locker size mirror to put on your stand for use in class and at home BASSOON - can use a school owned bassoon 1. 3 medium cane reeds 2. reed case 3. 2 swabs one for the wing joint and one for the boot joint (has a chain) 4. small plastic container (i.e. orange medicine container) to soak reed We will have an instrument drive on the second day of school at which time you can pay us cash or check for the use of the school owned instrument (a one-time fee for the school year). Both a parent and child will have to sign an agreement that you will take good care of the instrument. Instruments will be sent home when their teacher thinks that the class is ready and trustworthy of properly caring for it. Each student will be assigned a particular instrument and serial number. You can get the mouthpiece and cleaning supplies and books either at that time, or during this summer.

5 Beginning Band Supplies SAXOPHONE 2. pencil needed for class every day 6. 5-Minute Theory book by Wessels (purchase from a music store instrument specific) 9. locker size mirror to put on your stand for use in class and at home SAXOPHONE: Yamaha YAS Selmer C* or Rousseau 5R mouthpiece 2. Rovner ligature and cap 3. box Vandoran reeds, 2 ½ strength 4. reed case holds 4 5. cork grease 6. drop swab (with weight) - stay away from feather type 7. swab and cloth to clean mouthpiece 8. neck strap 8. mouthpiece protector (i.e. Bay or BG thick mouthpiece cushion) This list of instruments has been compiled for the purpose of helping parents obtain quality beginner level instruments. While intermediate and top-of-the-line model instruments would be advantageous to the student, these student models are most commonly used by beginning students with much success. Please be advised that department store, pawn shop, family heirloom, and rummage sale instruments may be cheap, but often have flaws and need a great deal of repair. It is usually best to give students good instruments so they will likely have great success and motivation. Nothing makes a student not want to play more than a poor working instrument. Be warned of non-music stores selling band instruments - music stores will likely not repair them, and you will have wasted your money on a very poor quality instrument. If you need assistance, contact a local band director. We will have a final instrument drive at BB6 on the second day of school. Feel free to put down a deposit on an instrument over the summer. Please, do NOT let your child mess with their instrument if you get one over the summer. We do not want them to damage a new instrument accidentally or form poor habits that will take months to fix Trust us we ve seen some very interesting things

6 TRUMPET Beginning Band Supplies 2. pencil needed for class every day 6. 5-Minute Theory book by Wessels (purchase from a music store instrument specific) 9. locker size mirror to put on your stand for use in class and at home TRUMPET with 3 rd valve ring and 1 st valve saddle 1. Choose one of the following: Bach TR 300 TH Yamaha YTR Bach 3C mouthpiece 3. valve oil, Selmer slide grease, polishing cloth 4. old, clean white T-shirt to use to wipe valves This list of instruments has been compiled for the purpose of helping parents obtain quality beginner level instruments. While intermediate and top-of-the-line model instruments would be advantageous to the student, these student models are most commonly used by beginning students with much success. Please be advised that department store, pawn shop, family heirloom, and rummage sale instruments may be cheap, but often have flaws and need a great deal of repair. It is usually best to give students good instruments so they will likely have great success and motivation. Nothing makes a student not want to play more than a poor working instrument. Be warned of non-music stores selling band instruments - music stores will likely not repair them, and you will have wasted your money on a very poor quality instrument. If you need assistance, contact a local band director. We will have a final instrument drive at BB6 on the second day of school. Feel free to put down a deposit on an instrument over the summer. Please, do NOT let your child mess with their instrument if you get one over the summer. We do not want them to damage a new instrument accidentally or form poor habits that will take months to fix Trust us we ve seen some very interesting things

7 FRENCH HORN Beginning Band Supplies 2. pencil needed for class every day 6. 5-Minute Theory book by Wessels (purchase from a music store instrument specific) 9. locker size mirror to put on your stand for use in class and at home FRENCH HORN - can use a school owned F horn 1. Holton Farkas - DC mouthpiece 2. rotor oil, Selmer slide grease, polishing cloth 3. old, clean fabric to wipe grease/oil off of slides (old t-shirt) We will have an instrument drive on the second day of school at which time you can pay us cash or check for the use of the school owned instrument (a one-time fee for the school year). Both a parent and child will have to sign an agreement that you will take good care of the instrument. Instruments will be sent home when their teacher thinks that the class is ready and trustworthy of properly caring for it. Each student will be assigned a particular instrument and serial number. You can get the mouthpiece and cleaning supplies and books either at that time, or during this summer.

8 Beginning Band Supplies TROMBONE 2. pencil (mechanical preferred) needed for each class 6. 5-Minute Theory book by Wessels (purchase from a music store or through BB6 Band instrument specific) 9. chromatic tuner for oboe, bassoon, and trombones 10. locker size mirror to put on your stand for use in class and at home TROMBONE Choose one of the following: Yamaha YSL 354 Bach TB 300 Jupiter 432 L Instrument supplies: 1. Bach 5G mouthpiece (with small shank) 2. Selmer tuning slide grease, Superslick or Trombotine slide grease 3. small spray water bottle to fit inside case 4. old, clean white T-shirt to use to wipe valves This list of instruments has been compiled for the purpose of helping parents obtain quality beginner level instruments. While intermediate and top-of-the-line model instruments would be advantageous to the student, these student models are most commonly used by beginning students with much success. Please be advised that department store, pawn shop, family heirloom, and rummage sale instruments may be cheap, but often have flaws and need a great deal of repair. It is usually best to give students good instruments so they will likely have great success and motivation. Nothing makes a student not want to play more than a poor working instrument. Be warned of non-music stores selling band instruments - music stores will likely not repair them, and you will have wasted your money on a very poor quality instrument. If you need assistance, contact a local band director. We will have a final instrument drive at BB6 on the second day of school. Feel free to put down a deposit on an instrument over the summer. Please, do NOT let your child mess with their instrument if you get one over the summer. We do not want them to damage a new instrument accidentally or form poor habits that will take months to fix Trust us we ve seen some very interesting things

9 Beginning Band Supplies BARITONE or TUBA 2. pencil (mechanical preferred) needed for each class 6. 5-Minute Theory book by Wessels (purchase from a music store or through BB6 Band instrument specific) 9. chromatic tuner for oboe, bassoon, and trombones 10. locker size mirror to put on your stand for use in class and at home Euphonium (Baritone) can use a school owned instrument 1. Schilke 51D or Bach 5G small shank mouthpiece 2. Valve oil, Selmer tuning slide grease, polishing cloth 3. old clean white T-shirt to use to wipe valves Tuba - can use a school owned instrument 1. Conn Hellenberg Tuba mouthpiece 2. Valve oil, Selmer tuning slide grease, polishing cloth 3. old clean white T-shirt to use to wipe valves We will have an instrument drive on the second day of school at which time you can pay us cash or check for the use of the school owned instrument (a one-time fee for the school year). Both a parent and child will have to sign an agreement that you will take good care of the instrument. Instruments will be sent home when their teacher thinks that the class is ready and trustworthy of properly caring for it. Each student will be assigned a particular instrument and serial number. You can get the mouthpiece and cleaning supplies and books either at that time, or during this summer.

10 As soon as your child gets their theory book, please have him/her bring it to school with their name clearly marked on it. Students will not need their instruments until Tuesday, August 30 th. I should be able to monitor the music stores deliveries to the school. If you do not get your instrument/supplies from a vendor who comes to our school weekly, I may not be able to help you with delivery problems. Please ask your dealer about their repair policies. You may bring your supplies before August 30 th if you have them. Each student will be assigned a shelf in the band room. I can go through their supplies and be sure he/she has the correct items. Be sure there is a name/ luggage tag on the case. Please do not let your child try to play his/her instrument yet. Please let us show them how to properly assemble and make sounds. Remember that 6 th grade is the most expensive year because you have to purchase many supplies and an instrument. You do not need to buy an instrument again until you want a step up instrument usually in high school. I look forward to meeting all of you. We will have a GREAT year! Susan G. Daniell, sdaniell@magnoliaisd.org