1. Instrument (Scroll to the bottom for specific information for each instrument.)
2. Lesson Book:
Accent on Achievement Book 1 by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams (for your instrument)
**Percussionists will need to purchase the "Combined Percussion" book.**
3. Two pencils with erasers (stored in your case)
OPTIONAL - Wire Music Stand (for home use, do not bring to school) - this helps promote good posture and playing position during home practice
RENTAL / PURCHASE INFORMATION
2. Lesson Book:
Accent on Achievement Book 1 by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams (for your instrument)
**Percussionists will need to purchase the "Combined Percussion" book.**
3. Two pencils with erasers (stored in your case)
OPTIONAL - Wire Music Stand (for home use, do not bring to school) - this helps promote good posture and playing position during home practice
RENTAL / PURCHASE INFORMATION
Local Stores:
Locations:
Ellicott City Frederick Laurel Hanover |
Location:
Catonsville |
Location:
Sykesville |
Location:
Wheaton |
Students enrolling in Band must either rent or purchase an instrument. If you have any problems please contact Mr. Carter.
CAUTION: PURCHASING ONLINE
If you are planning on buying the instrument online please use caution. There are many poor quality instruments online which can impede enjoyment and progress on the instrument.
If you are looking to purchase online, please contact me with a link to the instrument you are considering.
CAUTION: PURCHASING ONLINE
If you are planning on buying the instrument online please use caution. There are many poor quality instruments online which can impede enjoyment and progress on the instrument.
If you are looking to purchase online, please contact me with a link to the instrument you are considering.
CLASS MATERIALS
1. Instrument (Scroll to the bottom for specific information for each instrument.)
2. Lesson Book:
Accent on Achievement Book 1 by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams (for your instrument)
**Percussionists will need to purchase the "Combined Percussion" book.**
3. Two pencils with erasers (stored in your case)
OPTIONAL - Wire Music Stand (for home use, do not bring to school) - this helps promote good posture and playing position during home practice
2. Lesson Book:
Accent on Achievement Book 1 by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams (for your instrument)
**Percussionists will need to purchase the "Combined Percussion" book.**
3. Two pencils with erasers (stored in your case)
OPTIONAL - Wire Music Stand (for home use, do not bring to school) - this helps promote good posture and playing position during home practice
INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS (*Brands are just suggestions.)
Flutes:
1. Popular Brands: Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, Jupiter 2. Flute tuning rod (should come with instrument) 3. Handkerchief or bandanna for cleaning inside of instrument Clarinets: 1. Popular Brands: Yamaha, Selmer, Vito 2. 4 extra reeds AT ALL TIMES (Mitchell Lurie or Vandoren 2 strength) 3. Cork grease and swab Saxophones: 1. Popular Brands: Yamaha, Selmer 2. 4 extra reeds AT ALL TIMES (Rico or Vandoren 2 or medium soft strength) 3. Cork grease and sax swab |
Trumpets, Baritones and Tubas:
1. Popular Brands: Yamaha, Selmer Bach, Schilke 2. Bottle of piston valve oil 3. Tuning slide grease French Horns: 1. Popular Brands: Yamaha, Conn, Jupiter 2. One bottle of Rotary Valve Oil 3. Tuning slide grease Trombones: 1. Popular Brands: Bach, Conn, King 2. Bottle of Slide-O-Mix 3. Spray bottle or “Bone” bottle Percussion 1. Bell kit including drumsticks (Vic Firth SD1 Generals), an 8” tunable practice pad, practice pad/bell stand, a set of bells, and bell mallets. *NOTE: It is up to you, but it will NOT be necessary for you to purchase a snare drum for your child. |