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Below you will find a list of materials and equipment you will need to have. You will find supplies listed by your specific instrument. You may have many of these items already, and some things you may need to get. Any of the local music stores can supply you with the items on this list.

Attention 6th Grade & New EMS Students:
You will need to purchase a Bow Tie and Cummerbund through East Middle School. You will use this for all 3 years hear at East, so this is a one-time expense. Please see the order form in the handbook.

Required Method Book
All Band Students (All Grades) - Foundations for Superior Performance

All String Students - TBA

Flute
Pencils, Small Soft Cloth, Name Tag, Correct Method Book
Oboe / Bassoon
Pencils, Cleaning Swab, Cork Grease, 35mm film container and lid, at least 2 Good Reeds, Reed Case (an altoid tin will work well), Name Tag, Correct Method Book
Clarinet / Bass Clarinet
Pencils, Cork Grease, Cleaning Swab or Pad Saver, at least 4 Good Reeds (#2½ or higher), Mouthpiece Guard, Reed Storage Case, Name Tag, Correct Method Book
Alto / Tenor / Baritone Saxophones
Pencils, Cork Grease, Cleaning Swab or Pad Saver, at least 4 Good Reeds (#2½ or higher), Mouthpiece Guard, Reed Storage Case, Neck Strap, Name Tag, Correct Method Book
Trumpet
Pencils, Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, Bach 7c or lower Mouthpiece (or other brand equivalent), Name Tag, Correct Method Book
French Horn
Pencils, Rotary Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, Name Tag, Correct Method Book
Trombone
Pencils, Slide Cream, Spray Bottle, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, Name Tag, Correct Method Book
Baritone / Euphonium / Tuba
Pencils, Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, Name Tag, Correct Method Book
Percussion
Pencils, 1 Pair of "2B" Drum Sticks, 6" Remo Practice Pad and Stand, Beginner bell set, bell mallets, Name Tag, Correct Method Book
Violin / Viola
Pencils, Correct Sized Instrument, Rosin, Fine tuner on each string, Good Shoulder rest (Get the kind that clamp on), an extra SET of strings, Soft Cleaning Cloth, Name Tag, Correct Method Book
Cello / Bass
Pencils, Correct Sized Instrument, Rosin, Fine tuner on each string, an extra SET of strings, Floor Stop, Soft Cleaning Cloth, Name Tag, Correct Method Book

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Music Home Announcements Important Dates Handbook Newsletter Supply List Click Here for the Printable PDF Version Below you will find a list of materials and equipment you will need to have. You will find supplies listed by your specific instrument. You may have many of these items already, and some things you may need to get. Any of the local music stores can supply you with the items on this list. Attention 6th Grade & New EMS Students: You will need to purchase a Bow Tie and Cummerbund through East Middle School. You will use this for all 3 years hear at East, so this is a one-time expense. Please see the order form in the handbook. Required Method Book All Band Students (All Grades) - Foundations for Superior Performance All String Students - TBA Flute Pencils, Small Soft Cloth, Name Tag, Correct Method Book Oboe / Bassoon Pencils, Cleaning Swab, Cork Grease, 35mm film container and lid, at least 2 Good Reeds, Reed Case (an altoid tin will work well), Name Tag, Correct Method Book Clarinet / Bass Clarinet Pencils, Cork Grease, Cleaning Swab or Pad Saver, at least 4 Good Reeds (#2½ or higher), Mouthpiece Guard, Reed Storage Case, Name Tag, Correct Method Book Alto / Tenor / Baritone Saxophones Pencils, Cork Grease, Cleaning Swab or Pad Saver, at least 4 Good Reeds (#2½ or higher), Mouthpiece Guard, Reed Storage Case, Neck Strap, Name Tag, Correct Method Book Trumpet Pencils, Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, Bach 7c or lower Mouthpiece (or other brand equivalent), Name Tag, Correct Method Book French Horn Pencils, Rotary Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, Name Tag, Correct Method Book Trombone Pencils, Slide Cream, Spray Bottle, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, Name Tag, Correct Method Book Baritone / Euphonium / Tuba Pencils, Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, Name Tag, Correct Method Book Percussion Pencils, 1 Pair of "2B" Drum Sticks, 6" Remo Practice Pad and Stand, Beginner bell set, bell mallets, Name Tag, Correct Method Book Violin / Viola Pencils, Correct Sized Instrument, Rosin, Fine tuner on each string, Good Shoulder rest (Get the kind that clamp on), an extra SET of strings, Soft Cleaning Cloth, Name Tag, Correct Method Book Cello / Bass Pencils, Correct Sized Instrument, Rosin, Fine tuner on each string, an extra SET of strings, Floor Stop, Soft Cleaning Cloth, Name Tag, Correct Method Book Click Here for the Printable PDF Version Resources All County Info Contact Us CHORUS