Concert Bands
Below, please find a list of the items your son or daughter will need for band this year. Money should never be a reason for a student not to participate. If you need financial assistance with any of this, please let me know and I will gladly help!
What My Child Needs For Band:
ALL STUDENTS:
A pep band shirt. Please complete page 5 in the Band Handbook 2019/2020 and return it to Mr. Duras
If my son or daughter plays flute:
If my son or daughter plays clarinet:
Mitchell Lurie Strength 3 Reeds
If my son or daughter plays alto saxophone:
Vandoren Alto Sax Reeds Strength 3
If my son or daughter plays tenor saxophone:
Vandoren Tenor Sax Reeds Strength 3
If my son or daughter plays bari saxophone:
Vandoren Baritone Saxophone Reeds Strength 3
If my son or daughter plays trumpet
If my son or daughter plays trombone
If my son or daughter plays french horn
You will need a lyre. The type of horn determines which lyre you need. I can help with this.
If my son or daughter plays euphonium
If my son or daughter plays tuba
You will need a lyre. The type of sousaphone determines which lyre you need. I can help with this.
Blue Juice Valve Oil or Rotar Oil (if they have a rotary valve tuba)
If my son or daughter plays percussion
** NOTE – Nylon tip sticks should NOT be used in any ensemble **
Vic Firth SD2 Bolero Drum Sticks
For Jazz drummers: