• TEXTBOOKS!

    5th Grade Band

    Tradition of Excellence Book #1 (RED) - Get the book that matches the instrument you play in band! 

    Tradition of Excellence

    Cadet Band

    Tradition of Excellence Book #1 (RED) - Get the book that matches the instrument you play in band! 

    Tradition of Excellence

    Concert Band

    Tradition of Excellence Book #2 (BLUE) - Get the book that matches the instrument you play in band! 

    Tradition of Excellence 2

    Symphonic Band

    Tradition of Excellence Book #2 (BLUE)

    Tradition of Excellence 2

     

    Tradition of Excellence Books may be purchased through Local Music Stores, Amazon, or Music & Arts etc.

    https://www.musicarts.com/search?q=tradition+of+excellence - Book #1 is red, Book #2 is blue, only order for your instrument. 

    Jazz Band

    No textbook required - I will provide materials as needed 

     

    Percussion Ensemble

    Snare Dummers Toolbox 

    Snare Drummers Toolbox

    https://www.musicarts.com/row-loff-the-snare-drummers-toolbox-book-main0109625?variantid=1140896

     

     

  • PERCUSSION EQUIPMENT

     

    Sticks - Vic Firth SD 1 

    Vic Firth SD1

    Mallets - Bell/Xylophone Mallets 

    Here are a few different options:
    • Vic Firth M14 (plastic), M5 (rubber)
    • Innovative Percussion F12 (plastic), F8 (rubber)
    • Mike Balter BB11 (plastic), BB8 (rubber)
    • Pro-Mark DFP640 (plastic), DFP230 (rubber)

    Mallets

     

    For Timpani, Bass Drum, Marimba etc. I will provide mallets for students to share. If you would like to purchase your own, contact me for a list of options! 

    A drum pad is not required, however, they are a great tool for at home practice. If you would like to bring your own practice pad to school you may! I personally use an Evans RealFeel drum pad. But there are many fantastic options out there.

     

    Sites or stores to check: Amazon, Steve Weiss Music, Music & Arts, Milano's Music, Brindley's Music, Guitar Center, Sweetwater.

     

  • WOODWIND EQUIPMENT

    Flute - Cleaning Rod/Pad, Microfiber Cloth, Pad Saver, 

    Clarinet - Cork Grease, Cleaning Swab, Mouthpiece Brush, Tone Hole Cleaners/Cleaning Paper. 

    Saxophones - Cork Grease, Cleaning Swab, Mouthpiece Brush, Pad Saver

     

    REEDS: 

    Reed Case 

    Clarinet - Vandoren, Rico or Mitchell Lurie - Strength 2.5 to 3.0 

    Bass Clarinet - Vandoren Juno 2.5  

    Alto Saxophone - Vandoren, Juno or Hemke 2.5 to 3.0 

    Tenor Saxophone - Vandoren, Juno or Hemke 2.5 to 3.0 

    Baritone Saxophone - Vandoren, Juno or Hemke 2.5 to 3.0 

     

    If you are new to your instrument, a lower reed strength # is recommended. 

     

    If you would like to purchase your own instrument or mouthpiece, please contact me and I can provide a list of what to look for! 

     

    BRASS EQUIPMENT

    Trumpet - Valve Oil, Slide Grease, Cleaning Cloth, Mouthpiece brush, Leadpipe Brush/Snake

    French Horn - Rotor Oil, Slide Grease, Cleaning Cloth, Mouthpiece brush, Leadpipe Brush/Snake

    Trombone - Trombone Slide Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Cleaning Cloth, Cleaning Snake, Mouthpiece Brush

    Baritone/Euphonium - Valve Oil, Slide Grease, Cleaning Cloth, Mouthpiece brush, Leadpipe Brush

    Tuba - Valve Oil, Slide Grease, Cleaning Cloth, Mouthpiece brush, Leadpipe Brush

     

    All of these items can be found through Amazon, Milano's Music, Music & Arts, Woodwind and Brasswind. Please avoid "amazon basics", "mendini", "Allora", "Aura" brands. If you have questions about reputable brands, please contact me! 

     

    If you would like to purchase your own instrument or mouthpieces, please contact me and I can provide a list of what to look for! This is for any instrument :)