Mrs. Macomber - Minoa Instrumental Music

Welcome to Instrumental Music
 

Basic Supply List

 

With each and every instrument, purchase of a folding music stand is strongly encouraged.

 

Flute 

1. A flute in good working order 

2. A cleaning rod. 

3. A small, thin piece of cloth for cleaning. (thickness of a t-shirt works very well)

4. A lesson book - “Sound Innovations for Concert Band”  for flute

 

Oboe

1. An oboe in good working order

2. A soft oboe reed

3. A handkerchief swab

4. Tube of cork grease

5. A lesson book - “Sound Innovations for Concert Band” for oboe

 

Clarinet

1. A clarinet in good working order

2. 4 or more Juno or Rico brand #2 ½ reeds for B flat clarinet

3. Clarinet swab

4. Tube of cork grease

5. A lesson book - “Sound Innovations for Concert Band” for clarinet

 

Alto Saxophone

1. An alto saxophone in good working order

2.  4 or more Juno or Rico brand #2 ½ reeds for alto sax

3. Saxophone swab

4. Tube of cork grease

5. A lesson book - “Sound Innovations for Concert Band”

 

French Horn

1. A French horn in good working order

2. 1 bottle of valve oil

3. A lesson book - “Sound Innovations for Concert Band” for french horn

 

Trumpet 

1. A trumpet in good working order

2. 1 bottle of valve oil

3. A lesson book - “Sound Innovations for Concert Band” for trumpet

 

Trombone

1. A trombone in good working order

2. 1 bottle of valve oil

3. A lesson book - “Sound Innovations for Concert Band” for trombone

 

Baritone 

1. An instrument will be provided by the school if desired

2. 1 bottle of valve oil

3. A lesson book - “Sound Innovations for Concert Band” for bass clef baritone

 

Tuba

1. An instrument will be provided by the school if desired

2. 1 bottle of valve oil

3. A lesson book - “Sound Innovations for Concert Band” for tuba

 

Electric Bass  (guitar is NOT offered)

1. An electric bass in good working order

2. A small practice amplifier

3. ¼ inch cable

4. A lesson book - “Sound Innovations for Concert Band” for electric bass

 

Percussion

1. All students who choose percussion must have a Jr. Bell Kit complete with drum pad, sticks, and bell mallets. Percussionists at the elementary level must play xylophone and snare drum. Drum set is not offered until middle school. 

2. A lesson book - “Sound Innovations for Concert Band”  combined percussion

 

special note – Most Jr. Bell kits come with a built in music stand. Please ask your salesperson before purchasing a folding stand