All Band students will need: 1) SOUND INNOVATIONS Book 1 (book 2 as well for 7/8 band)lesson book for his/her instrument. 2) One (1) folderwith some scrap paper for notes. 3) Name tag (for his/her instrument). 4) Wire music stand for practicing at home. 5) Pencil!
Additional Supplies Needed (Instrument Specific): Flute: cleaning swab. Oboe: minimum 2 reeds medium soft, small plastic cup, cleaning swab. Bassoon: minimum 2 reeds medium soft, small plastic cup, cleaning swab. Clarinet: minimum 5 reeds -- strength #2 ½ or #3, reed case, cleaning swab, thumb saver pad, cork grease. Alto Saxophone: minimum of 5 reeds -- strength #2 ½ or #3, reed case, cleaning swab, padded neck strap. Tenor Saxophone: Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, ligature, minimum 5 reeds – strength #2 ½ or #3, reed case, cleaning swab, padded neck strap. French Horn: Bach 11 mouthpiece, “Al Cass” or “5 Starr” Valve Oil. Trumpets: “Al Cass” or “5 Starr” Valve Oil, tuning slide grease, mouthpiece brush and cleaning “snake”. Trombones: Bach 6 ½ AL mouthpiece, Yamaha trombone slide lubricant, small spray bottle, mouthpiece brush and cleaning “snake”. Baritone: Bach 6 ½ AL mouthpiece, “Al Cass” or “5 Starr” Valve Oil. Tuba: Bach 18 mouthpiece, “Al Cass” or “5 Starr” Valve Oil. Percussion: Vic Firth SD1 drum sticks, Vic Firth M 132 or similar mallets, stick bag and a practice pad.