Belton Middle School - BEGINNING BAND 2013-14
TRUMPET
Recommended Brands:
Blessing B125 or B126
Conn 22B
Holton T 602
Yamaha YTR 2335
Getzen 390 MPU
Eastman ETR 420
Bach TRSOL 300 or TR300 HZ
Jupiter CTR60 or 600 ML
King 601 or KG600
Olds NA10
Items Required (from music store):
1.
2.
3.
Bach/Benge 7C OR Schilke 11 Mouthpiece
Care Kit: Valve Oil, tuning slide grease, cleaning coil, polishing cloth,valve brush, mouthpiece brush
Band Books : TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE BOOKS 1 & 2
(LBMS & SBMS have different books)
4.
Metronome for home practice OR use metronome from internet on home computer
5.
Portable music stand - for home practice
$5.00 due to BMS Band for a binder, tabs, pencil pouch and pencils.
Optional Item
Students are provided with a combination lock for their band locker. Your student may wish to use a
purchased key lock. Please give the director your extra key if your student chooses to use his/her own
key lock.
As with any investment, it is best to explore as many options as possible before you buy. No student will be turned away from not
having the “right brand”. Please use this list as a guide. Here are a few options for you, please feel free to call or email if you have any
questions.
Local Stores: Local stores are the best option if you are unsure about what you are buying. They will know exactly what
instrument brand and model you will need, and will have different rental options that mail-order companies will not. They
will also be able to do different repair/warranty deals.
In the yellow pages of the phone book, there are Music Instrument Dealers listed that can make new or used instruments
available to you. Their rental plans are designed to give your child the opportunity to begin an instrument with only a minimal
investment. Dealers may have differences in their lease-purchase plans. Shop carefully for the plan that best suits your needs.
Ebay and Pawn Shops: This option has the highest risk. I would not buy anything sight unseen without a money back
guarantee! Also, ask the seller if you can have a “third party evaluation” done. That is where the seller takes the instrument to
a reputable music shop, preferably one you pick, and has it inspected for quality. You then communicate directly to the shop
rather than the seller. This could be a lot of extra work, but you might be able to get a great deal. Also, we have found that
lesser quality instruments may not be repairable.
You can purchase or obtain an instrument from other sources. Please feel free to contact middle school band directors about
any questions on an instrument to purchase outside of a instrument music dealer.
Remember, it’s the instrument condition and the mouthpiece, not always the age of the instrument that is important.
Please do not let students play the instrument and/or mouthpieces before they have had instructions. This simple precaution is
so that we can teach students the proper way to assemble and care for their instrument. Please help us help you protect your
investment. Also, improper playing habits that are hard to fix may begin.