HUTTO MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND (2015-2016)
REQUIRED INSTRUMENT AND ACCESSORIES LIST
The following list of student-line new musical instruments was compiled by the Hutto ISD band
directors for the purpose of helping parents obtain quality musical instruments for their students.
These instruments may be purchased or rented from any music dealer of your choice.
Professional model instruments, of course, are acceptable and will not be listed here. Used
instruments bought from individuals, the internet or pawn shops should be checked out and
approved by the teacher.
Preferred make and model are indicated in bold type.
FLUTE (open hole required, with plug fillers, in-line G preferred)
BrandsAccessoriesBook-
Yamaha 281 or 261, Pearl 525 RBE
Cleaning cloth, cleaning/tuning rod, cotton flute swab,
pad cleaning paper
Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for flute & black 1” 3-ring binder with 8
sheet protectors and pencil pouch
Bb CLARINET (wooden preferred)
BrandsMouthpieceReedsAccessoriesBook-
Buffet E11, B12, C13, or E45, Yamaha YCL-250, 255 & YCL-450, 450N
Vandoren 5RV lyre with Rovner ligature (preferred)
Vandoren blue, size 3, at least 3 good reeds at all times
Neck strap, Reed guard, cork grease, and silk swab
Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for Bb clarinet & black 1” 3-ring binder
with 8 sheet protectors and pencil pouch
OBOE (limited number available from school) - $50 instrument usage fee required for use of school
instrument
ReedsAccessories-
Book-
Singing Dog, size medium-soft, at least 3 reeds at all times
Reed case, cleaning kit, silk oboe swab and digital tuner (Korg CA-30, CA40, or TM-40) plus contact microphone (CM-100). Tuners available for
purchase at school at discount.
Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for oboe & black 1” 3-ring binder with 8
sheet protectors and pencil pouch
ALTO SAXOPHONE
BrandsMouthpieceReedsAccessoriesBook-
Selmer AS200 & AS300, Yamaha YAS 23 & 26
Selmer C-star (C*)
Vandoren blue, size 3, at least 3 good reeds at all times
Reed guard, cork grease, silk swab, polishing cloth, and padded neck strap
Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for alto saxophone & black 1” 3-ring
binder with 8 sheet protectors and pencil pouch
TRUMPET (trumpets with 1st valve saddle and 3rd valve ring are preferred; no cornets, please)
BrandsMouthpieceAccessoriesBook-
Bach TR200, TR500; Yamaha YTR 2335TH, King 601, Holton T602
Bach 5B
Cleaning kit: Al Cass valve oil, cleaning cloth, mouthpiece brush,
cleaning snake, tuning slide grease
Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for trumpet & black 1” 3-ring binder with
8 sheet protectors and pencil pouch
FRENCH HORN (limited instruments available from school) - $50 instrument usage fee required for
use of school instrument
MouthpieceAccessoriesBook-
Holton MC (not MDC)
Cleaning kit: rotor oil, slide grease, mouthpiece brush, snake
Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for French horn & black 1” 3-ring binder
with 8 sheet protectors and pencil pouch
TROMBONE (F-attachment optional)
BrandsBach TB301; Yamaha YSL354 or YSL 445G, King 606, Holton TR 690
MouthpieceBach 6 ½ AL
AccessoriesCleaning kit: slide cream, cleaning cloth, mouthpiece brush, cleaning
snake, water bottle (spray), tuning slide grease
BookEssential Elements 2000, Book 1 for trombone & black 1” 3-ring binder
with 8 sheet protectors and pencil pouch
BARITONE (limited instruments available from school) - $50 instrument usage fee required for use of
school instrument
MouthpieceAccessoriesBook-
Bach 6 ½ AL
Cleaning kit, Al Cass valve oil, cleaning cloth, tuning slide grease,
mouthpiece brush, cleaning snake
Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for baritone B.C. & black 1” 3-ring binder
with 8 sheet protectors and pencil pouch
TUBA (limited instruments available from school) - $50 instrument usage fee required for use of school
instrument
MouthpieceConn Helleburg 120 or Bach 18
AccessoriesCleaning kit: Al Cass valve oil,tuning slide grease, cleaning cloth,
mouthpiece brush, cleaning snake
BookEssential Elements 2000, Book 1 for tuba & black 1” 3-ring binder with 8
sheet protectors and pencil pouch
PERCUSSION
A specific list for percussion will be sent home at a later date, prior to the end of the
school year.