Recommended list of band instruments/equipment
As your child takes the next step in his or her musical career by joining the Siegel
High School Band, you will find it much easier to tackle the musical demands on an
instrument of greater quality. For many of your students, this will be their 4th year in band
and just like a child can outgrow a pair of shoes, they can outgrow their instrument as well.
Below is a listing of step-up and professional level band instruments and equipment you or
your student may be interested in purchasing.
Generally speaking, a beginning level instrument (typically one that was rented
when a student joins band) is made with a smaller bore and utilize cheaper materials, which
can make getting a good sound more difficult for a student. A step-up instrument is typically
features a larger bore size and additional keys and/or slides to help make the challenges or
high school level music more manageable. A step-up instrument is ideal for a student who is
looking for a great instrument to last them through high school.
Another instrument option is the professional level of instruments. These
instruments feature the highest quality materials and the most features of any instrument
type. These instruments are generally more expensive than a step-up instrument, but are
perfect for students who might be considering majoring in music in college.
If a new instrument isn’t in your budget, perhaps a new mouthpiece might be a good
option for you. Many times changing to a better mouthpiece can have great benefits for a
student’s sound and is more cost effective than purchasing an entirely new instrument.
Whatever route you decide to take, please make sure to consult with Mr. White, Mr.
Sears, or your private lessons instructor before making any music related purchase. We are
here to help make sure you get the best deal you can on whatever you choose to purchase.
Local places to purchase instruments/equipment:
The Music Stop – 215 Robert Rose Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 – (615) 217-6165
Concert Musical Supply – 217 W Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 – (615) 896-6518
Music and Arts – 536 N Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 – (615) 893-4241
Online instrument retailers:
Woodwind Brasswind – www.wwbw.com
Taylor Music – www.1800usaband.com
Hickey’s Music Center – www.hickeys.com
It is possible to find quality instruments on eBay or Craigslist or at the local pawn shop.
However, if a deal appears too good to be true, IT PROBABLY IS! Please don’t hesitate to
contact Mr. White or Mr. Sears to look over an instrument you have found online!
Instrument
Mouthpieces &
Accessories
Flute:
Piccolo:
An open hold flute
with a sterling silver
construction is the
best for intonation. A
“B” foot joint is also
advisable on both
levels of instruments.
Step-up instruments
generally have
sterling silver
headpieces while
advanced
instruments have
sterling silver
headpiece and body.
All instruments listed
here are open hold in
construction.
Clarinet:
Step-up &
Professional
clarinets are made of
Grenadilla wood and
produce a more full
and resonant sound
than beginning level
instruments
allowing them to
play better in tune.
Bass Clarinet:
Students may use
school owned bass
clarinets, but if you
are interested in
purchasing one, our
suggestions are as
follows:
Gemeinhardt W4
Yamaha YPC62
Step-Up
Professional
Gemeinhardt 3SHB
Gemeinhardt 33SSB
Powell Sonare SF501
Signature
Yamaha YFL 687HCT
Yamaha YFL 381H
Mouthpiece:
Buffet E12F
Buffet R13
Hite Premier
Jupiter JCL 1100S
Yamaha YCL CSGII
Vandoren B45
Yamaha YCL 450
Ligature:
Rovner 1R Dark
Mouthpiece:
Jupiter JBC 1000N
Buffet 1193 Prestige
Yamaha 4C YAC
1276
Selmer 67 Privilege
Paris
Ligature:
Yamaha YCL 622II
Rovner 3RL Dark
Alto Sax:
These instruments
offer improved
construction,
keywork, and
craftsmanship for
better tone and
intonation. A high
“F#” key is usually
included.
Tenor Sax:
Students may use
school owned tenor
sax, but if you are
interested in
purchasing one, our
suggestions are as
follows:
Mouthpiece:
Hite Premier
Selmer S402 C*
Selmer SAS280R
LaVoix II
Selmer 62J Paris
Series III
Yamaha YAS 480
Yamaha YAS 82ZII
Custom
Ligature:
Yanagisawa AWO10
Rovner 1RL Dark
Mouthpiece:
Hite Premier
Selmer S404 C*
Selmer STS280R
LaVoix II
Selmer 64J Paris
Series III
Yamaha YTS 480
Yamaha YTS 82ZII
Custom
Ligature:
Yanagisawa TWO10
Rovner 2R Dark
Oboe:
Fox Renard Artist
Model 330
Fox 800
Bassoon:
Fox Renard 222
Fox 201 Symphony
Jupiter 363
Fox 601 Symphony
Students may use
school owned oboe,
but if you are
interested in
purchasing one, our
suggestions are as
follows:
Students may use
school owned
bassoon, but if you
are interested in
purchasing one, our
suggestions are as
follows:
Selmer 132
Instrument
Mouthpieces
& Accessories
Step-Up
Professional
Trumpet:
Mouthpiece:
Bach TR200S
Bach Stradivarius
180S37
Bach 5C
Jupiter JTR
1120S
Jupiter 1602 XO
Yamaha YTR
4335GSII
Yamaha YTR
8335IIRS
Mouthpiece:
Conn 6D Artist
Conn 8D
CONNstellation
Holton Farkas
MDC
Holton H379
A silver plated instrument
with a medium-large bore
provides a good foundation
for tone production. All of
these instruments offer both a
third valve slide ring and a
first valve slide saddle for
assistance in tuning.
Bach 3C
Mutes:
Dennis Wick
Straight Mute
Humes & Berg Cup
Mute
JoRal Bubble Mute
Horn:
Students may use school
owned horn, but if you are
interested in purchasing one,
our suggestions are as
follows:
Holton H179
Yamaha YHR
567
Yamaha YHR 668
Mouthpiece:
Benge 165F
Bach 42BO
Faxx 5G
Holton TR150
Conn 88HO
Bach 5G
Jupiter 636LO
Tribune
Getzen 3047AFR
Mutes:
Humes & Berg
121FH
Trombone:
These trombones feature
larger bores than beginning
instruments allowing the
students to produce a darker,
warmer sound. They also
include an “F” trigger
attachment, which is
extremely helpful in
navigating the faster moving
HS music.
NOTE: When purchasing a new
mouthpiece, you should let the
store know the make and
model of your instrument as
there are both small and large
shank models of mouthpieces!
Loud LM-48
Mutes:
Dennis Wick
Straight Mute
Humes & Berg Cup
Mute
Yamaha YSL
448G
Jupiter 1236LO XO
Yamaha YSL 882O
Xeno
Baritone/Euphonium:
Students may use school
owned baritone/euphonium,
but if you are interested in
purchasing one, our
suggestions are as follows:
Mouthpiece:
Jupiter 470S
Schilke 51D
Yamaha YEP
321S
Loud LM-48
Besson BE2052S
Prestige
Jupiter 1270S XO
Yamaha YEP 842S
NOTE: When purchasing a new
mouthpiece, you should let the
store know the make and
model of your instrument as
there are both small and large
shank models of mouthpieces!
Tuba:
Students may use school
owned tuba, but if you are
interested in purchasing one,
our suggestions are as
follows:
Percussion:
Students may use school
owned equipment, but
suggestions for personal
percussion items would
include:
Mouthpiece:
Miraphone 186
Conn Helleberg
120
Loud LM-7
Kratt: Masterkey
Pitch Pipe
Real feel practice
pad
Innovative
Percussion FP-3
Fundamental
Package
For more
suggestions on
percussion
equipment, talk to
Stein.