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.