7th Grade

• Essential Elements Book 1 for their instrument.
• Woodwind players need a box of 10 reeds (see below) and a silk swab.
• Reeds - most commonly come in packs of 10. Please purchase a new box when the student has 2 left. Reeds come in different strengths (1-5). Most beginners start on 2 or 2.5. Most 7th grade students should be on 2.5's and may go up to a 3 by 8th grade.  Recommended brand/type: Rico Royal (slightly better version of regular Rico). Other reed brands like Vandoren Traditional or Vandoren Java will work, but are typically for more advanced players looking for a specific sound.
• Trumpet, baritone, and tuba players should have their own valve oil.
• Trombone players should purchase slide cream and a spray bottle.
• 7th Grade Percussionists should purchase the following:
  
  • Vic Firth EP2 Intermediate Education Pack
  • 1 practice pad (Vic Firth 6” Single Sided Practice Pad)
• Concert attire is all black, see here for details.

8th Grade

• Essential Elements Book 2 for their instrument
• Brass and woodwind players do not need a new care kit but should replace valve oil, cork grease, or swabs as needed
• Reeds - same as above, but students may be stepping up to a reed strength of 3
• Percussionists should check with director if any additional sticks or mallets or needed
• Concert attire is all black, see here for details.

High School

Purchased through the band:

• Marching shoes (fitted during band camp, $35)
• Marching band gloves ($3/pair)
• Band polo

Purchase on your own:

• One inch 3 ring view binder (example), and 50 clear page protectors (example)
• Tall black socks
• Percussionists should continue to add to their stick bag each year.  Adding a pair or two of mallets per year is appropriate. Check with director if any additional sticks or mallets or needed.
• Concert attire is all black, see here for details.

Colorguard

Purchased through the band:

• Shoes (fitted during band camp, $35)
• Fee, which includes the uniform you keep ($100)

 

Updated July 2023