Band Resources
Beginning Band Equipment
FLUTE
Book Sound Innovations: Flute - If you are able to purchase your own, it will be a book that your student can use for multiple years. The students can then also use a pencil to write inside and take notes on what they are learning.
Cleaning rod (often comes with the instrument, but sometimes does not)
Cleaning cloth
This cleaning kit is a good affordable option for many and comes with a screwdriver as well.
B♭ CLARINET
Book Sound Innovations: Clarinet - If you are able to purchase your own, it will be a book that your student can use for multiple years. The students can then also use a pencil to write inside and take notes on what they are learning.
Cleaning & Care kit (mouthpiece brush, cleaning cloth, cork grease) like this one on Amazon
Multiple Reeds - These must be for Bb clarinet and they should be size 2 or 2.5
ALTO SAXOPHONE
Book Sound Innovations: Alto Saxophone- If you are able to purchase your own, it will be a book that your student can use for multiple years. The students can then also use a pencil to write inside and take notes on what they are learning.
Cleaning & Care kit (mouthpiece brush, cleaning cloth, reed holder, etc.) like this one on Amazon
Multiple Reeds - These must be for Alto Saxophone and they should be size 2 or 2.5
Neck Strap - From The Music Connection or Amazon
TRUMPET
Book Sound Innovations: Trumpet- If you are able to purchase your own, it will be a book that your student can use for multiple years. The students can then also use a pencil to write inside and take notes on what they are learning.
Cleaning & Care kit (mouthpiece brush, cleaning cloth, slide grease, valve oil) like this one on Amazon
TROMBONE
Book Sound Innovations: Trombone- If you are able to purchase your own, it will be a book that your student can use for multiple years. The students can then also use a pencil to write inside and take notes on what they are learning.
Cleaning & Care kit (mouthpiece brush, cleaning cloth, slide grease, slide oil) like this one on Amazon
PERCUSSION
Book Sound Innovations: Combined Percussion - If you are able to purchase your own, it will be a book that your student can use for multiple years. The students can then also use a pencil to write inside and take notes on what they are learning.
5A Drumsticks and practice pad these drumsticks on Amazon