Band supply list
2019-2020 School Year
Please read carefully: there are some changes to the supply list from years past.
Below is a list of items that students will need throughout the year in band. Please make sure you have these items in class by the date listed on the band website. Both Beacock Music and Music World will have most of these items in stock.
6TH GRADERS SHOULD ONLY PURCHASE THE INSTRUMENT-SPECIFIC ITEMS AFTER THEY'VE BEEN PLACED ON AN INSTRUMENT IN BAND CLASS!
All band students should have the following items in class every day:
Additionally, depending on their instrument, students should have the following:
Flute: Cleaning rod and cloth. Our local music stores have cleaning kits available for purchase that contain all of these items.
All clarinets and saxophones: reeds (2.5 strength or stronger), silk cleaning swab, cork grease, neckstrap (sax and bass clarinet only)
Trumpet, baritone/euphonium, tuba: Cleaning equipment (snake, mouthpiece brush, valve brush), valve oil, and tuning slide grease. Our local music stores have cleaning kits available for purchase that contain all of these items.
Trombone: Cleaning equipment (snake and mouthpiece brush), tuning slide grease, slide oil or cream, and a small spray bottle. Our local music stores have cleaning kits available for purchase that contain most of these items.
Percussion: SD1 drumsticks (regular or junior size), medium yarn mallets (I recommend Mike Balter BB2 medium blue yarn mallets), medium rubber mallets (I recommend Vic Firth M5 mallets), a 6” or larger practice pad, and a stick bag (to safely store sticks and mallets in). All other mallets and beaters will be provided. It is also recommended that you rent a percussion kit, which includes a set of bells, rubber mallets, drum sticks, and a practice pad.
6TH GRADERS SHOULD ONLY PURCHASE THE INSTRUMENT-SPECIFIC ITEMS AFTER THEY'VE BEEN PLACED ON AN INSTRUMENT IN BAND CLASS!
All band students should have the following items in class every day:
- Band book: Sound Innovations for Concert Band (Book 1 for 6th Grade; Book 2 for 7th Grade. 8th Graders will not need to purchase a band book at the beginning of the year)--this is a new series of book that we're using this year.
- 3-ring binder with 1-inch rings, any color. This needs to be used only for Band.
- Instrument and all necessary playing equipment (mouthpiece, reeds, neck strap, etc.)
- Pencil
- Music folder with music (will be provided in class)
- Beginning Band only: a small mirror to help with proper embouchure formation. A compact-type mirror is ideal as it is covered and will help prevent breakage.
- For home use only, all bands: music stand. There are a variety of options, so make sure to visit a music store to see what will work best for your budget.
Additionally, depending on their instrument, students should have the following:
Flute: Cleaning rod and cloth. Our local music stores have cleaning kits available for purchase that contain all of these items.
All clarinets and saxophones: reeds (2.5 strength or stronger), silk cleaning swab, cork grease, neckstrap (sax and bass clarinet only)
Trumpet, baritone/euphonium, tuba: Cleaning equipment (snake, mouthpiece brush, valve brush), valve oil, and tuning slide grease. Our local music stores have cleaning kits available for purchase that contain all of these items.
Trombone: Cleaning equipment (snake and mouthpiece brush), tuning slide grease, slide oil or cream, and a small spray bottle. Our local music stores have cleaning kits available for purchase that contain most of these items.
Percussion: SD1 drumsticks (regular or junior size), medium yarn mallets (I recommend Mike Balter BB2 medium blue yarn mallets), medium rubber mallets (I recommend Vic Firth M5 mallets), a 6” or larger practice pad, and a stick bag (to safely store sticks and mallets in). All other mallets and beaters will be provided. It is also recommended that you rent a percussion kit, which includes a set of bells, rubber mallets, drum sticks, and a practice pad.