INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SALINE BEGINNING
BAND STUDENTS
ALL INSTRUMENTALISTS NEED:
FOLDING MUSIC STAND, the James Froseth "DO IT" book with CD, and
a small mirror
Flute: Gemeinhardt 2SP, Yamaha YFL225S
Cleaning rod (metal preferred) / cloth
Polishing Cloth recommended
Oboe: Selmer or Bundy
Reed case for 3 reeds
3 medium soft reeds (required) / Lescher or Emerald Brand Reeds HIGHLY recommended
Handkerchief style silk swab
Medicine Bottle / Film Case to soak reeds in
Clarinet: Selmer Bundy, Yamaha Student Clarinet
Mouthpiece: VanDoren M13 or Selmer C Star
Reed guard for 4 reeds
4 reeds: VanDoren reeds strength 2 recommended
Handkerchief style silk swab
Saxophone: Selmer Bundy 1242, Yamaha YAS23
Mouthpiece: Selmer C Star
Reed guard for 4 reeds
4 reeds: VanDoren strength 2-1/2 recommended
Handkerchief style swab
French Horn: Holton single Bb, F, or double
Valve oil, slide grease and a mouthpiece brush
Mouthpiece: Holton Farkus Medium Cup
Trumpet or Cornet: Bach, Yamaha, or Holton
Mouthpiece: Bach 3C or 5C
Valve oil, slide grease, cleaning snake, and a mouthpiece brush
Trombone: Bach TB300
Mouthpiece: Bach 6 1/2 AL (small shank)
Slide-o-mix, tuning slide grease, cleaning snake, and a mouthpiece brush
Baritone: Yamaha
Mouthpiece: Bach 6 1/2
Valve oil, slide grease, cleaning snake, and a mouthpiece brush
Tuba: Jupiter
Mouthpiece: Bach 24 AW
Valve oil, slide grease, cleaning snake, and a mouthpiece brush
Percussion
Fifth Grade Percussion:
Snare Sticks: Vic Firth SD #1 Generals
Soft Bell Mallets: Musser #M213 or Balter #04 medium rubber
Hard Bell Mallets: Musser #M5 or Balter #10A hard plastic
Instrument Kit: Percussion kit with bells, drum pad, and stand
Sixth Grade Percussion: Same as above plus:
Chromatic pitch pipe for tuning Timpani
Timpani Mallets: Vic Firth #T1 Generals
Stick Bag
Seventh and Eighth Grade Percussion: Same as above plus:
Xylophone Mallets: Musser #M4 or Balter #06 hard rubber
Marimba/Vibe/Sus. Cymbal Mallets: Musser #M7 or Balter #13 medium yarn
Note: If you have already purchased a different brand of an equivalent item, you do not need to get another one. Mallets can have rattan, birch, or fiberglass handles.
Possible places to purchase these items:
Lone Star Percussion (mail order w/ credit card) (214)340-0835 - Dallas
Marshall Music (800) 221-1755 - Lansing
Music Go Round (734)662-1080
Woodwind and Brasswind (mail order w/ credit card) 800-348-5003