Your musical needs can be purchased at one of the following music stores/websites:
(Prior to purchasing, ALWAYS check prices, *Music & Arts (Riverhead) 631-727-2897
estimated time of delivery, and availability for Family Melody (Patchogue) 631-475-321
each item we recommend) Woodwind & Brasswind (online) www.wwbw.com
*Music & Arts is our personal vendor. They have been given a list of all our instrumental expectations and should have them readily available when necessary.
BOOK TO PURCHASE (approximately $14.95 through your choice of website or store):
This is for Grades 5+6 only. These method books are for you to keep and write in. We will use them for two years.
- Sound Innovations For Concert Band Book 1 (for your instrument)
*COMBINATION LOCK: Please make sure your child has this for their assigned band locker to ensure nothing is misplaced. They may share with other instruments and friends.
Recommended Items and Brands to Purchase (Instruments & Accessories):
The following is based on our professional opinion. Other items are also available and a representative from one of the above locations can assist you. It is our recommendation that you purchase reeds in advance, as they can break easily, and should only be used for up to 3 weeks at a time.
Flute: (GEMEINHARDT, YAMAHA, SELMER BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-TARNISH REMOVING CLOTH
Oboe: (FOX, YAMAHA, SELMER, BUFFET BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-REEDS (MARLIN LESHER BRAND):
Grades 5&6- Soft or Medium Soft Strength
Grades 7&8- Medium Soft or Medium Strength
Clarinet: (BUFFET, YAMAHA, SELMER BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-REEDS (VANDOREN TRADITIONAL BLUE BOX BRAND or D’ADDARIO BRAND)
Grades 5&6- 1.5 or 2 Strength Vandoren / Soft or MediumSoft D’Addario
Grades 7&8- 2.5 or 3 Strength Vandoren / MediumSoft or Medium D’Addario
-CORK GREASE (ANY BRAND)
-NECK STRAP {BASS CLARINET ONLY} (NEOTECH BRAND)
-LIGATURE AND MOUTHPIECE CAP (ROVNER BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (VANDOREN B45)
SAXOPHONE: (YAMAHA, SELMER, CONN BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-REEDS (VANDOREN TRADITIONAL BLUE BOX BRAND or D’ADDARIO BRAND)
Grades 5&6- 1.5 or 2 Strength Vandoren / Soft or MediumSoft D’Addario
Grades 7&8- 2.5 or 3 Strength Vandoren / MediumSoft or Medium D’Addario
-NECK or BODY STRAP HARNESS (NEOTECH BRAND)
-CORK GREASE (ANY BRAND)
-LIGATURE AND MOUTHPIECE CAP (ROVNER BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (EUGENE ROUSSEAU NC4)
BASSOON: (FOX, YAMAHA, SELMER BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-REEDS (FOX RENARD BRAND):
Grades 5&6- Soft or Medium Soft Strength
Grades 7&8- Medium Soft or Medium Strength
-SEAT STRAP (SELMER BRAND)
TRUMPET: (BACH, YAMAHA, CONN BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-VALVE OIL (ANY BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (BACH 7C MODEL)
FRENCH HORN: (BACH, YAMAHA, CONN BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-ROTARY VALVE OIL (ANY BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (HOLTON FARKAS MC MODEL)
TROMBONE: (BACH, YAMAHA, CONN, KING BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-SLIDE OIL or CREAM (ANY BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (BACH 12C MODEL)
BARITONE HORN: (BACH, YAMAHA, CONN BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-VALVE OIL (ANY BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (BACH 12C MODEL)
TUBA: (BACH, YAMAHA, CONN BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-VALVE OIL (ANY BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (BACH 12C MODEL)
PERCUSSION: (PEARL PK-900 PERCUSSION KIT)
Individual items of need:
-STICK BAG (ANY BRAND)
-PRACTICE PAD (REMO BRAND)
-STICKS (VIC FIRTH BRAND)
Snare Drum Sticks: Vic Firth 2B and 5A
Xylophone Mallets: Brass Mallet Sticks Vic Firth M145
Medium Mallet Sticks Vic Firth M7
Hard Mallet Sticks Vic Firth M7
Timpani Mallets: Vic Firth American Custom T1 General
PERSONAL CHECKLIST:
___Method Book (Grade 5+6 only) ___Combination Lock ___Instrument ___Instrument Accessories
(Prior to purchasing, ALWAYS check prices, *Music & Arts (Riverhead) 631-727-2897
estimated time of delivery, and availability for Family Melody (Patchogue) 631-475-321
each item we recommend) Woodwind & Brasswind (online) www.wwbw.com
*Music & Arts is our personal vendor. They have been given a list of all our instrumental expectations and should have them readily available when necessary.
BOOK TO PURCHASE (approximately $14.95 through your choice of website or store):
This is for Grades 5+6 only. These method books are for you to keep and write in. We will use them for two years.
- Sound Innovations For Concert Band Book 1 (for your instrument)
*COMBINATION LOCK: Please make sure your child has this for their assigned band locker to ensure nothing is misplaced. They may share with other instruments and friends.
Recommended Items and Brands to Purchase (Instruments & Accessories):
The following is based on our professional opinion. Other items are also available and a representative from one of the above locations can assist you. It is our recommendation that you purchase reeds in advance, as they can break easily, and should only be used for up to 3 weeks at a time.
Flute: (GEMEINHARDT, YAMAHA, SELMER BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-TARNISH REMOVING CLOTH
Oboe: (FOX, YAMAHA, SELMER, BUFFET BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-REEDS (MARLIN LESHER BRAND):
Grades 5&6- Soft or Medium Soft Strength
Grades 7&8- Medium Soft or Medium Strength
Clarinet: (BUFFET, YAMAHA, SELMER BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-REEDS (VANDOREN TRADITIONAL BLUE BOX BRAND or D’ADDARIO BRAND)
Grades 5&6- 1.5 or 2 Strength Vandoren / Soft or MediumSoft D’Addario
Grades 7&8- 2.5 or 3 Strength Vandoren / MediumSoft or Medium D’Addario
-CORK GREASE (ANY BRAND)
-NECK STRAP {BASS CLARINET ONLY} (NEOTECH BRAND)
-LIGATURE AND MOUTHPIECE CAP (ROVNER BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (VANDOREN B45)
SAXOPHONE: (YAMAHA, SELMER, CONN BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-REEDS (VANDOREN TRADITIONAL BLUE BOX BRAND or D’ADDARIO BRAND)
Grades 5&6- 1.5 or 2 Strength Vandoren / Soft or MediumSoft D’Addario
Grades 7&8- 2.5 or 3 Strength Vandoren / MediumSoft or Medium D’Addario
-NECK or BODY STRAP HARNESS (NEOTECH BRAND)
-CORK GREASE (ANY BRAND)
-LIGATURE AND MOUTHPIECE CAP (ROVNER BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (EUGENE ROUSSEAU NC4)
BASSOON: (FOX, YAMAHA, SELMER BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-REEDS (FOX RENARD BRAND):
Grades 5&6- Soft or Medium Soft Strength
Grades 7&8- Medium Soft or Medium Strength
-SEAT STRAP (SELMER BRAND)
TRUMPET: (BACH, YAMAHA, CONN BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-VALVE OIL (ANY BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (BACH 7C MODEL)
FRENCH HORN: (BACH, YAMAHA, CONN BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-ROTARY VALVE OIL (ANY BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (HOLTON FARKAS MC MODEL)
TROMBONE: (BACH, YAMAHA, CONN, KING BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-SLIDE OIL or CREAM (ANY BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (BACH 12C MODEL)
BARITONE HORN: (BACH, YAMAHA, CONN BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-VALVE OIL (ANY BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (BACH 12C MODEL)
TUBA: (BACH, YAMAHA, CONN BRAND INSTRUMENTS)
-VALVE OIL (ANY BRAND)
-MOUTHPIECE (BACH 12C MODEL)
PERCUSSION: (PEARL PK-900 PERCUSSION KIT)
Individual items of need:
-STICK BAG (ANY BRAND)
-PRACTICE PAD (REMO BRAND)
-STICKS (VIC FIRTH BRAND)
Snare Drum Sticks: Vic Firth 2B and 5A
Xylophone Mallets: Brass Mallet Sticks Vic Firth M145
Medium Mallet Sticks Vic Firth M7
Hard Mallet Sticks Vic Firth M7
Timpani Mallets: Vic Firth American Custom T1 General
PERSONAL CHECKLIST:
___Method Book (Grade 5+6 only) ___Combination Lock ___Instrument ___Instrument Accessories