Method Books
Every student enrolled in the instrumental music program need to have a method book.
6th Band Essential Elements 2000 Bk. 1
7th Band Essential Elements 2000 Bk. 1 or 2 (depending on if student has successfully passed book 1)
8th Band To Be Announced in Lessons.
6-8th Orchestra Essential Elements 2000 Bk. 1
6-8th Percussion Drum Class Method by Alan Heim Bk.1/2
Materials
Flute
Pencils, Small Soft Cloth, nametag
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), nametag
Clarinet / Bass Clarinet
Pencils, Cork Grease, Cleaning Swab or Pad Saver, at least 4 Good Reeds (#2½ or higher), Mouthpiece Guard, Reed Storage Case, nametag, Mitchell Lurie Reeds preferred, no Rico reeds please.
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, nametag, Vandoren Reeds preferred, no Rico reeds please.
Trumpet
Pencils, Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, Bach 7c or lower Mouthpiece (or other brand equivalent) , nametag
French Horn
Pencils, Rotary Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, nametag
Trombone
Pencils, Slide Cream, Spray Bottle, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, nametag
Baritone / Euphonium / Tuba
Pencils, Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Kit, nametag
Percussion
Pencils, 1 Pair of Vic Firth SD1 Generals, Practice Pad and Stand, Beginner bell set, bell mallets, full name or initials need to be clearly labeled on all sticks and equipment. Nylon tip sticks are not allowed.
Violin / Viola
Pencils, Correct Sized Instrument, Electronic Tuner, Rosin, Fine tuner on each string, Good Shoulder rest (Get the kind that clamp on), an extra SET of strings, Soft Cleaning Cloth, nametag
Cello / Bass
Pencils, Correct Sized Instrument, Electronic Tuner, Rosin, Fine tuner on each string, an extra SET of strings, Floor Stop, Soft Cleaning Cloth, nametag