Preferred and Highly Recommended Instruments                             Optional Step-Up Instrument

·         Buffett E11                                                                                          Buffett R13

·         Yamaha 450

Mouthpiece:

·         Vandoren 5RV Lyre

Ligature Preference:

·         Bb Clarinet Rovner Dark Ligature

Mandatory Supplies:

·         1 Box of size 3 Vandoren Bb Clarinet Reeds

·         Rico 4 slot reed guard

·         Hodge or GEM Silk Clarinet Swab

·         Cork Grease 

·         Music Stand for at home practice

·         “Foundations for Superior Performance” by Richard Williams and Jeff King for Bb Clarinet

·         “Tradition of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin Book 1 for Bb Clarinet

Mandatory Supplies

• 2 Medium Soft Singing Dog Reeds for Oboe
• Silk Hodge Cleaning Cloth
• Oboe Reed Case
• Cork Grease
• Music Stand for at home practice
• “Foundations for Superior Performance” by Richard Williams and Jeff King for Oboe
• “Tradition of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin Book 1 for Oboe

Mandatory Supplies

• 2 Medium Soft Singing Dog Reeds for Bassoon
• Silk Hodge Cleaning Cloth
• Bassoon Reed Case
• Music Stand for at home practice
• “Foundations for Superior Performance” by Richard Williams and Jeff King for Bassoon
• “Tradition of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin Book 1 for Bassoon

Preferred and Highly Recommended Instruments                             Optional Step-Up Instruments

·         Yamaha YAS-23                                                                                 Yamaha YAS-6211

·         Selmer Beginner Model                                                                 Yamaha YAS-480

Ligature Preference

·         Rovner Dark 1RL Alto Saxophone Ligature

Mouthpiece:

·         Selmer C*

Mandatory Supplies

·         1 Box of size 3 Vandoren Alto Saxophone Reeds

·         Rico 4 Slot Reed Guard

·         Mouthpiece Patch/Cushion

·         Hodge or GEM Silk Swab for Alto Saxophone

·         Cork Grease 

·         Music Stand for at home practice

·         “Foundations for Superior Performance” by Richard Williams and Jeff King for Alto Saxophone

·         “Tradition of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin Book 1 for Alto Saxophone

Preferred and Highly Recommended Instruments                             Optional Step-Up Instruments

·         Yamaha YTR2330                                                                          Bach 180S37 Stradivarius Bb Trumpet

·         King 603                                                                                           Yamaha YTR-8335 Xeno Bb Trumpet

Mouthpiece

·         Bach 3C Trumpet Mouthpiece

Mandatory Supplies

·         Care Kit

-          Hetman Valve Oil                  -   Mouthpiece Brush

-          Snake                                        -   Instrument Polishing Cloth

-          Slide Grease           

·         Music Stand for at home practice

·         “Foundations for Superior Performance” by Richard Williams and Jeff King for Trumpet

·         “Tradition of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin Book 1 for Trumpet

Mouthpiece

·         Holton Farkas Model MDC

Supplies

·         Care Kit 

·         Music Stand for at home practice

·         Black Binder, Page Protectors, and pencils

·         “Foundations for Superior Performance” by Richard Williams and Jeff King for French Horn

·         “Tradition of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin Book 1 for French Horn

Preferred and Highly Recommended Instruments                             Optional Step-Up Instrument

·         Yamaha YSL-354                                                                            Vincent Bach 42B

·         Vincent Bach TB301

Mouthpiece

·         Bach 6½ AL Mouthpiece

Mandatory Supplies

·         Care Kit - Yamaha 1021P Slide Lubricant, Slide Grease, Polishing Cloth, Cleaning Snake, Mouthpiece Brush. 

·         Music Stand for at home practice

·         Black Binder, Page Protectors, and pencils

·         “Foundations for Superior Performance” by Richard Williams and Jeff King for Trombone

·         “Tradition of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin Book 1 for Trombone

Mouthpiece

·         Bach 6½ AL Mouthpiece

Mandatory Supplies

·         Care Kit

·         Music Stand for at home practice

·         Black Binder and pencils

·         “Foundations for Superior Performance” by Richard Williams and Jeff King for Euphonium

·         “Tradition of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin Book 1 for Euphonium

Mouthpiece

·         Conn Helleburg Mouthpiece

Mandatory Supplies

·         Care Kit 

·         Music Stand for at home practice

·         Black Binder, Page Protectors, and pencils

·         “Foundations for Superior Performance” by Richard Williams and Jeff King for Tuba

·         “Tradition of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin Book 1 for Tuba

Preferred and Highly Recommended Instruments 

·         Innovative Percussion Bell Kit 

Mandatory Supplies for both middle schools

·         Innovative Percussion IP-1 Drumsticks

·         Innovative Percussion IP 902 Mallets

·         “Mallet Percussion for Young Beginners” by Randall Eyeles

·         “A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum” by Mark Wessels 

·         Music Stand for at home practice