***NOTE***
If purchasing an instrument online, please beware. If the deal, especially for a new instrument, sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Hint: Would you purchase a car without test driving it first?? A local dealer can help explain the differences between the brands.
Instrumental Music Accessories List:
All students will be using the either Standard of Excellence book 1 method book for band, or the Essential Elements book 1 method book for orchestra. There is a specific version for each instrument. Wire music stands are also recommended for at home practice and sometimes class. All students should also carry a pencil with eraser at all times either in their case or with their music supplies. Other accessories are listed below by the particular instrument. |
Orchestra:
- Essential Elements for Strings - book 1 method book.
Band:
- Standard of Excellence - book 1 method book.
Additional Accessories
(by instrument)
Flute |
• Cleaning rod, (if not included) small cleaning cloth • Method book (Standard of Excellence Book 1) • Recommended: music stand (folding) • Optional: soft polishing or cotton cloth |
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Clarinet |
• At least 4 size #2 (Rico brand) |
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| Alto Sax | • At least 4 size #2 (Rico brand) • Neckstrap • Method book (Standard of Excellence Book 1) • Recommended: music stand (folding) |
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Trumpet/Baritone |
• Valve oil • Method book (Standard of Excellence Book 1) • Recommended: music stand (folding) • Optional: Cleaning snake, soft cloth |
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Trombone |
• Slide Oil - Yamaha Slide Lubricant preferred • Method book (Standard of Excellence Book 1) • Recommended: music stand (folding), cleaning rod or snake • Optional: Cleaning snake, soft cloth |
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| Violin/Viola/Cello | • Rosin, soft cloth, fine tuners (for steel strings |
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