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Instrument Supply Lists

The following items should be obtained by the first day of school, although it is highly recommended that they are purchased/rented earlier to ensure the stores still have inventory.

Director approval is required if you wish to make any substitutions. Please contact the band hall at (512) 841-8618 or email [email protected] with any questions.

Local Instrument and Accessory Vendors

Strait Music
2428 W. Ben White Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 476-6927

Music & Arts
5207 Brodie Lane #220
Sunset Valley, Texas 78745
(512) 892-0044

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