Downloadable/Printable List for Bassoon

Instrument

Rented from GMS Band ($50 annual fee)

Bassoon Reeds

Have 2-3 at all times. Choose from the following options:
     – Handmade by lessons teacher (preferred)
     – Bocal Majority Soft Bassoon Reed
     – Singin Dog Medium Soft Reed Bassoon

Bassoon Accessories

• Reed Guard
• Cork Grease
• Silk Swab
• Seat Strap

Band Accessories

• Measures of Success Book 1 for bassoon
• 5 Minute Theory by Mark Wessels for bassoon
• Folding music stand
• Name tag for instrument case
• Korg TM 50 Metronome/Tuner
• Peterson TP-Tuner Clip
• Pencils to be used throughout the year
• Reed Soaker Cup (an empty prescription bottle will work)

Downloadable/Printable List for Clarinet

Instrument

Must be wood, not plastic. Choose from the following options:
     – Buffet E-11
     – Buffet E-12
     – Yamaha YCL 450

Clarinet Accessories

• VanDoren M15 Mouthpiece
• Rovner Dark Clarinet Ligature
• VanDoren “Blue Box” Reeds (2.5)
• 4 Reed “Reed Guard”
• Mouthpiece Cushion
• Cork Grease
• Silk Clarinet Swab

Band Accessories

• Measures of Success Book 1 for clarinet
• 5 Minute Theory by Mark Wessels for clarinet
• Folding music stand
• Name tag for instrument case
• Korg TM 50 Metronome/Tuner
• Peterson TP-Tuner Clip
• Pencils to be used throughout the year

Downloadable/Printable List for Euphonium

Instrument

Rented from GMS Band ($50 annual fee)
Once selected, GMS will reserve your instrument. Rental information will come home the first week of school.

Euphonium Accessories

• Schilke 51D Small Shank Mouthpiece
• Schilke tuning slide grease
• Al Cass Valve Oil or Blue Juice
• Cleaning Snake
• Mouthpiece Brush

Band Accessories

• Measures of Success Book 1 for euphonium
• 5 Minute Theory by Mark Wessels for euphonium
• Folding music stand
• Name tag for instrument case
• Korg TM 50 Metronome/Tuner
• Peterson TP-Tuner Clip
• Pencils to be used throughout the year

Downloadable/Printable List for Flute

Instrument

Must be open hole. Choose from the following options:
     – Yamaha 261
     – Yamaha 281
     – Powell Sonare 501

Flute Accessories

• Tuning rod (should come with flute)
• Silk cleaning cloth for swabbing
• Pad cleaning paper

Band Accessories

• Measures of Success Book 1 for flute
• 5 Minute Theory by Mark Wessels for flute
• Folding music stand
• Name tag for instrument case
• Korg TM 50 Metronome/Tuner
• Peterson TP-Tuner Clip
• Pencils to be used throughout the year

Downloadable/Printable List for French Horn

Instrument

Rented from GMS Band ($50 annual fee)
Once selected, GMS will reserve your instrument. Rental information will come home the first week of school.

French Horn Accessories

• Farkas Model MC Mouthpiece
• Hetman Rotary Oil
• Schilke Tuning Slide Grease
• Cleaning Snake
• Mouthpiece Brush

Band Accessories

• Measures of Success Book 1 for french horn
• 5 Minute Theory by Mark Wessels for french horn
• Folding music stand
• Name tag for instrument case
• Korg TM 50 Metronome/Tuner
• Peterson TP-Tuner Clip
• Pencils to be used throughout the year

Downloadable/Printable List for Oboe

Instrument

Rented from GMS Band ($50 annual fee)
Once selected, GMS will reserve your instrument. Rental information will come home the first week of school.

Oboe Reeds

Have 2-3 at all times. Choose from the following options:
     – Handmade by lessons teacher (preferred)
     – Bocal Majority Basic Oboe Reed
     – Singin Dog Medium Soft Oboe Reed

Oboe Accessories

• Reed Guard
• Cork Grease
• Silk Swab
• Reed Soaker Cup (an empty prescription bottle will work)

Band Accessories

• Measures of Success Book 1 for oboe
• 5 Minute Theory by Mark Wessels for oboe
• Folding music stand
• Name tag for instrument case
• Korg TM 50 Metronome/Tuner
• Peterson TP-Tuner Clip
• Pencils to be used throughout the year

Downloadable/Printable List for Percussion

Instrument

Marimba Warehouse MPM Maxey 3-Octave Practice Marimba with Stand

Practice Pad & Stand

• Evans RealFeel 6″ 2-sided Speed & Workout Pad RF6D
• AHead Lightweight Concert Pad Stand ASST2

Mallets & Sticks

Innovative Percussion Fundamental Package FP-3
     Includes the following:
      – Marimba Mallets IP240
      – Marimba Mallets RS251
      – Xylophone Mallets IP902
      – Xylophone Mallets IP906
      – Timpani Mallets GT-3
      – Drum Sticks IP-JC
      – Cordura Mallet Bag MB-1

Band Accessories

• Simple Steps to Successful Beginning Percussion by Kennan Wylie
• 5 Minute Theory by Mark Wessels for percussion
• Folding music stand
• Name tag for stick bag
• Korg Tuner/Metronome
• Pencils to be used throughout the year

Downloadable/Printable List for Saxophone

Instrument

Choose from the following options:
     – Yamaha YAS 26 (preferred)
     – Selmer AS 500

Saxophone Accessories

• VanDoren Optimum AL3
• Rovner Dark Alto Sax Ligature
• VanDoren “Blue Box” Reeds (2.5)
• 4 Reed “Reed Guard”
• Mouthpiece Cushion
• Cork Grease
• Saxophone Swab
• Rico Padded Neckstrap

Band Accessories

• Measures of Success Book 1 for alto sax
• 5 Minute Theory by Mark Wessels for alto sax
• Folding music stand
• Name tag for instrument case
• Korg TM 50 Metronome/Tuner
• Peterson TP-Tuner Clip
• Pencils to be used throughout the year

Downloadable/Printable List for Trombone

Instrument

MUST have an F attachment & be large bore. Choose from the following options:
     – Yamaha YSL 448G
     – Bach 42BO

Trombone Accessories

• Schilke 51 LARGE SHANK mouthpiece
• Schilke tuning slide grease
• Yamaha trombone slide lubricant
• Cleaning Snake
• Mouthpiece Brush
• Slide Spray Bottle

Band Accessories

• Measures of Success Book 1 for trombone
• 5 Minute Theory by Mark Wessels for trombone
• Folding music stand
• Name tag for instrument case
• Korg TM 50 Metronome/Tuner
• Peterson TP-Tuner Clip
• Pencils to be used throughout the year

Downloadable/Printable List for Trumpet

Instrument

Choose from the following options:
     – Bach Strad 180 S37
     – Bach Strad 180 S34
     – Yamaha Xeno YTR 8335
     – Yamaha YTR- 2335
     – Yamaha YTR- 200AD

Trombone Accessories

• Bach 5C Mouthpiece
• Schilke Tuning Slide Grease
• Al Cass Valve Oil or Blue Juice
• Cleaning Snake
• Mouthpiece Brush

Band Accessories

• Measures of Success Book 1 for trumpet
• 5 Minute Theory by Mark Wessels for cornet
• Folding music stand
• Name tag for instrument case
• Korg TM 50 Metronome/Tuner
• Peterson TP-Tuner Clip
• Pencils to be used throughout the year

Downloadable/Printable List for Tuba

Instrument

Rented from GMS Band ($50 annual fee)
Once selected, GMS will reserve your instrument. Rental information will come home the first week of school.

Tuba Accessories

• Conn Helleberg 120S Mouthpiece
• Schilke tuning slide grease
• Al Cass valve oil or Blue Juice
• Cleaning Snake
• Mouthpiece Brush

Band Accessories

• Measures of Success Book 1 for tuba
• 5 Minute Theory by Mark Wessels for tuba
• Folding music stand
• Name tag for instrument case
• Korg TM 50 Metronome/Tuner
• Peterson TP-Tuner Clip
• Pencils to be used throughout the year