(All students should have these materials by Friday, September 3 or within one week of their enrollment into the program.)

Orchestra

Required Books -

Essentials for Strings by Gerald Anderson (available at Mike's Music)

Appropriate Suzuki Method Book or Solo Book (if you are not currently working in a solo book, Mr. Denne will assign a solo book at the first sectional)

Students that are interested in auditioning for the all state orchestra must also purchase the books that contain the required All-State music.

Supplies:

Violin and Viola:
Rosin, Shoulder Rest (this is a crucial element for correct fitting of the instrument. If a student cannot hold the instrument comfortably without the use his or her hands, a better fit must be obtained. See Mr. Denne if you have any questions), Extra set of strings (Dominant strings are a much better value than Red Label and strings can be obtained from online retailers for decent prices), Cloth to wipe rosin off of strings
Cello
Rosin, Rock Stop (for use at home), Extra A and D strings,
Cloth to wipe rosin off of strings
Bass
Rosin, Rock Stop (for use at home), Cloth to wipe rosin off of strings

 

All Choir Students:

recorder (the instrument) for practice at home
1” three-ring binder with name clearly marked on the spine
two pencils
several sheets of lined paper; several sheets of unlined paper
reinforcements for hole-punched pages
a pencil pouch or bag to hold the recorder and the pencils

Band:

Woodwinds:  Each student should have at least three good reeds of appropriate strength at all times.  Check with the director if you are unsure as to the reed strength that you should be using.  Each student should have a clean-out swab appropriate to their instrument to be kept in the case and used after playing the instrument.
Brass:  Each student should have valve or rotor oil appropriate for his or her instrument.  Trombone players should have the two-part “Slide-O-Mix” and a misting bottle with them to keep their slides moving smoothly.
Percussion:  Percussion students will receive a list of required materials.

This is a list of the required materials for different bands and sectional groups.  Please check the list carefully and make sure that your child has all of the required materials for both  her/his grade level and her/his sectional group.

All Sixth Grade Concert Band Wind (woodwind and brasswind) players:  Hal Leonard Intermediate Band Method for her/his instrument with the exception of horn students, who should buy the trumpet book.  All players should also have the Band Technique Step by Step for their instrument.  (Yes, horns, buy the horn book!)

All Sixth Grade Concert Band Percussionists:  Elementary Drum Method by Roy Burns and Percussion Mallet Technic by Thomas McMillan.  Also, all percussionists should have a pair of drum sticks (with their name labeled), a pair of bell mallets (also labeled), a drum practice pad, and a metronome.  Please buy a metronome with a headphone jack.

All Seventh and Eighth Grade Symphonic Band Wind (woodwind and brasswind) players:  Band Technique Step by Step for their instrument and "Cutting the Changes" by Antonio J. Garcia. Make sure that you get the appropriate transposition. The books are listed as "Bb Edition", "Eb Edition", etc. If in doubt, ask the salesperson to help. If you can tell them what instrument you play, they will be able to help you get the correct edition.

All Seventh and Eighth Grade Symphonic Band Percussion:  Intermediate Snare Drum Studies by Mitchell Peters and Percussion Mallet Technic by Thomas McMillan.  Also, Percussion students will receive a list of required materials.