This page is mainly intended for parents of grade 6 students who are new to band this year. Here is a list of what your child is going to need to be successful in band. As always, if you have any questions please contact one of the enthusiastic band teachers, Heather Dolmage (heather.dolmage@rbe.sk.ca) or Robin Howell (robin.howell@rbe.sk.ca)
WHAT WILL MY CHILD NEED FOR BAND?
(If
you plan on renting from one of the music stores please take this note with
you!)
EVERYONE
will need:
1.
“Standard of Excellence Book 1” for your
child’s instrument. Baritone/Euphonium players please buy the baritone b.c.
(bass clef) book.
2.
A pencil.
3.
A music stand (optional, but is highly
encouraged for home practice)
4.
An instrument. Please check for your child’s
instrument specific needs.
Flutes
Check
that instrument includes a cleaning cloth and rod
Clarinets and Saxophones
-box
of 10 reeds (2.5 strength, we are recommending Ricco Royals, they come in a
blue box)
-a
reed case
Check that
instrument includes a cleaning swab and cork grease
*please
note additional reeds might need to be purchased later in the school year
Trumpets, Baritones, Euphoniums
-Yamaha
synthetic valve oil or Al Cass valve oil
French Horns
-Rotary
Valve Oil
Trombones
-Yamaha
trombone slide oil
Tubas
-Yamaha
synthetic valve oil or Al Cass valve oil
Percussion
-Percussion
Combo Kit (Comes with bells, practice pad, mallets, drum sticks)
-
A pair of Vic Firth SD1 drum sticks, as the ones
included with the kit are not great
