What financial obligation is involved

in Middle School Band?

Cost of renting your instrument

Instrument Supplies

Band Contribution

Band Uniform   

Band Books     

What do I receive in return for my financial investment?

If your child puts in the necessary time on his/her instrument, you will see &

hear the joy of music from your child. You will see your child perform in

concerts on stage. You will hear your child progress from a beginner to an

advanced musician.

Supplies for Flutes:                                        Supplies for Clarinet:

Tuning Rod                                                     Cleaning Swab

Polishing Cloth                                                  Polishing Cloth

Cork Grease                                                      Reeds (must always have 4)

                                                                         Reed Guard

                                                                         Cork Grease

Supplies for Trumpet – Baritone – Tuba      Supplies for French Horn

Valve Oil                                                          Rotary Oil

Polishing Cloth                                                  Polishing Cloth

Slide Grease                                                     Slide Grease

Cleaning Snake                                                 Cleaning Snake

Mouthpiece Brush                                            Mouthpiece Brush

Supplies for Trombone                                  Supplies for Percussion

Slide Cream                                                     Snare Drum Sticks (5B)

Trombone Spray Bottle                                   Xylophone Mallets (medium)

Cleaning Snake                                                Timpani Mallets

Mouthpiece Brush                                            Remo Practice Pad

Polishing Cloth                                                 Stick Bag

                                                                        Highlighters                                                                                                     

ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION

Percussion Students must have a snare kit & bell kit.

All Students must have a wire music stand. Wire stands are needed for your

practice time at home & concerts

Most of  the above supplies will be available for purchase at the band room. 

You can also purchase the supplies at any music store in town.

Students must have an instrument when school begins.

If you plan to buy an instrument from a neighbor, friend or relative, please

have the instrument checked by a qualified repairman.

We discourage you from purchasing instruments from JC Penny, Wal-Mart,

or Sam’s Club. Please consult your director before purchasing from one of

these stores. These instruments are not of the same quality as those sold in

reputable music stores. The instruments are not NAMM certified. (National

Association of Music Merchants)