Participating in band can be financially challenging. If there is a problem being able to purchase the needed supplies, please contact me. We can help. Most of the supplies on this list are a one-time cost, so if your student takes care of his or her materials, you should not have this expense again for many years! Also, purchasing these items right away will eliminate most problems with your instrument, and will therefore SAVE YOU MONEY!!!
All supplies should be readily available at any music store (You may want to check out this list of music stores in our area). However, if you have any trouble with any of these supplies, please contact me!
6th Grade Band 7th/8th Grade Band Guitar
Here is a list of what EVERY sixth grader needs. Then, click on your instrument to find out which specific items are needed for your instrument!
Case WITH A PROPERLY COMPLETED NAME TAG
Standard of Excellence, Book 1 method book (you can buy this book yourself at any local music store for around $7. You can also buy it from the school for $6 - I can get them at a bulk rate, and it's Tax-Free!) If you would prefer to order from the school, please send your money with your T-Shirt Order Form.
A package of paper/plastic cups for the water cooler OR a box of tissues
Sixth Grade Band Optional Supplies (optional, but strongly suggested):
Band T-Shirt (an order form was sent home for the shirts)
Music Stand (cheap, foldable stands will work just fine)
Metronome (inexpensive ones are usually perfect for young students. No need to spend a fortune)
Tuner (make sure it is "chromatic" and made for band instruments, not guitars or other string instruments). Percussionists generally do not need one of these. Everyone else really should have one
Other Required Supplies (click on your instrument):
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Seventh and Eighth Grade Band Required Supplies
SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS MAY HAVE A LOT OF THESE SUPPLIES ALREADY. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR CHILD TO AVOID DOUBLE-BUYING!
Here is a list of what EVERY 7th and 8th grader needs. Then, click on your instrument to find out which specific items are needed for your instrument!
Case WITH A PROPERLY COMPLETED NAME TAG
Standard of Excellence, Book 2 method book (you can buy this book yourself at any local music store for around $7. You can also buy it from the school for $6 - I can get them at a bulk rate, and it's Tax-Free!) If you would prefer to order from the school, please send your money with your T-Shirt Order Form. Eighth Graders Probably Already Have This!
A package of paper/plastic cups for the water cooler OR a box of tissues
Band T-Shirt (an order form was sent home for the shirts. If you still have a shirt from last year, you don't need to buy a new one unless you want to.)
Lyre and Flip Folder (THE CORRECT ONE FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT!)
Seventh/Eighth Band Optional Supplies (optional, but strongly suggested):
Music Stand (cheap, foldable stands will work just fine)
Metronome (inexpensive ones are usually perfect for young students. No need to spend a fortune)
Tuner (make sure it is "chromatic" and made for band instruments, not guitars or other string instruments). Percussionists generally do not need one of these. Everyone else really should have one
Other Required Supplies (click on your instrument):
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