Beginning Band Brass
All Brass players need instruments by Wednesday, 03 SEPT 14.
Below are some recommended brands for those purchasing instruments; for those using school owned instruments, it is advisable that you purchase your own mouthpiece for both hygienic and familiarity reasons. The following mouthpieces are recommended:
Trumpet – Size 7c
French Horn – Farkas Type
Trombone/ Baritone – Bach 6 ½ AL
Tuba – Bach 24 AW
Additionally, all brass players need the maintenance and cleaning items listed in the far right corner.
Trumpet
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Bach
Yamaha
King
Getzen
Conn
(Lacquer or Silver trumpets only. No other colors!)
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Mouthpiece brush
Valve Oil
Slide Grease
Snake
Soft Cloth
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French Horn (School may provide)
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Holton
Conn
King
(Lacquer or Silver horns only. No other colors!)
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Mouthpiece brush
Rotor Oil
Slide Grease
Snake
Soft Cloth
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Trombone
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Bach
Yamaha
Getzen
King
Conn
Holton
Benge
(Lacquer or Silver horns only. No other colors!)
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Trombotine or other cream
Mouthpiece brush
Spray bottle that fits in case
Tuning slide grease
Snake
Soft cloth
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Baritone/Tuba (School may provide)
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Yamaha
Besson
King
Conn
Holton
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Mouthpiece brush
Valve Oil
Slide grease
Snake
Soft Cloth
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Beginning Band Woodwind
All Woodwind players need instruments by Wednesday, 03 SEPT 14.
Below are some recommended brands for those purchasing instruments; for those using school owned instruments, it is advisable that you purchase your own mouthpiece for both hygienic and familiarity reasons. Additionally, all woodwind players need the maintenance and cleaning items listed in the far right corner.
Clarinet & Saxophones – A note on reeds: students are required to have at least 5 “working” reeds with them at school. We will rotate usage to ensure good habits and long life of these reeds, but please do not purchase less than ten reeds at a time. First, reeds are cheaper when bought in bulk. Secondly, when one reed falls out of playing condition, the others will not be far behind; having more on hand at home prevents the panic of trying to replace them. Missing reeds is NOT an excuse and students will lose points from their participation grades. Please buy Rico or Vandoren reeds. Absolutely no plastic reeds, flavored reeds, or any other reed that seems “gimmicky” will be acceptable for class!
Instrument and Accessories: Instrument
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Brands
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Required Mouthpiece and Accessories
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Flute
Piccolos
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Gemeinhardt
Armstrong
Yamaha
Artley
Jupiter
Bundy
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Soft polishing cloth
Tuning Rod
Pad saver
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Clarinet
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Buffet
Bundy
Selmer
Yamaha
LeBlanc
(Black clarinets only!)
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Black mouthpieces
Reed guard
Vandoren/ Rico Reeds
Reed Size – 2 ½ - 3
Swab
Mouthpiece Brush
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Alto Sax
Tenor/Bari Sax (School may provide)
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Yamaha
Selmer
LeBlanc
Keilwerth
Jupiter
(Lacquer or Silver horns only. No other colors!)
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Black Mouthpieces (Jazz)
Reed Guard
Vandoren/ Rico Reeds
Reed Size – 2 ½ - 3
Pad Saver & soft cloth
Mouthpiece brush
Neck Strap
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Beginning Band Percussion
All percussion players need instruments (bell kits) by Wednesday, 03 SEPT 14.
Percussionists will need:
Bell Kit
Snare Drum
Stands for drum/ bells (May have only one stand used for both)
Some other recommended items/ features that may be included in a kit:
Practice Pad (Great for portability and reduces noise exposure at home.
Sticks/ mallets for drum/ bells
Rolling case
After the Christmas break, each percussionist will need one of the following for concert percussion:
Vic Firth EP 1 Stick/ Mallet Combo with Bag
Innovative Percussion FP 1 Stick/ Mallet Combo with Bag
Liberty I Basic Stick Pack with Bag (Includes timpani mallets)
This no doubt seems like a lot of equipment, and it is…but with care and proper usage, all of these items should last well into high school, if not beyond.
In general, some recommended brands for:
Percussion Instruments & Accessories:
Pearl
Yamaha
Ludwig
Innovative Percussion
Mapex
Good websites for reference/ purchase:
www.steveweissmusic.com
www.amazon.com
www.lonestarpercussion.com
Sticks/ Mallets:
Vic Firth
Innovative Percussion
Vater
Promark
Other Recommended Equipment:
Practice Pad any brand
PAD12 (D)(H) - Vic Firth
Personal Metronome –
Korg MA30
The Local Music Stores
These are not the only businesses where instruments/ equipment can be bought, but these consistently have in stock with competent salespersons to assist:
In Sulphur:
Bearden’s Music, Inc. Lyons Music
202 Cities Service Hwy. 337 Beglis Pkwy
337.625.5397 337.625.7915
1.888.889.9594 www.lyonsmusic.com
www.usa-links.com/beardensmusic
Mon- Fri, 10 – 6; Sat, 10 – 1
In Lake Charles:
Swicegood Music Company Lake Charles Music
308 East Prien Lake Road 1000 East Prien Lake Road
337.477.2704 337.474.0430
www.swicegoodmusiclc.com Monday- Friday 9am to 6pm
Monday – Friday 9:00-5:30 Saturday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 10:00 – 4:00
Doc’s Music Shoppe
2508 Ryan St
(337) 474-1991
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