Instrument Supply Checklist

These are items students should have with them every day, to ensure proper care and maintenance of their instruments. All of these items are available from our local retailers or online.

WoodwindsFlutes

tuning rodhandkerchief/polishing clothname tag on case

Oboes/Bassoonscork greasesilk swabreed caseat least 2 good reeds at all times (Lesher, Emerald or Jones)film case or small container for soaking reedsname tag on case

Clarinetscork greasesilk swabat least two good reeds at all times (VanDoren, Gonzalez or Rico Reserve)6th grade: size 2, 7th: size 2.5, 3, 8th: size 3, 3.5Reedguard (multiple holder)name tag on case

Saxophonescork greasesilk swab ( I do not recommend pad savers)neck swabat least two good reeds at all times (VanDoren, Gonzalez or Rico Reserve)6th grade: size 2, 7th: size 2, 2.5, 8th: size 3Reedguard (multiple holder)name tag on case

Brass & Percussion

Trumpetsvalve oil (Al Cass)tuning slide grease (MagicValve or SuperSlick)cleaning snake and mouthpiece brushpolishing clothname tag on case

Hornrotor oil (Yamaha or Brasswind)tuning slide grease (MagicValve or

SuperSlick)cleaning snake and mouthpiece brushpolishing clothname tag on case

Trombonespray bottle with water (small)slide cream (Trombotine or SuperSlick)cleaning snake and mouthpiece brushpolishing clothname tag on case

Euphonium/Baritonevalve oil (Al Cass)tuning slide grease (MagicValve or SuperSlick)cleaning snake and mouthpiece brushpolishing clothname tag on case

Tubavalve oil (Al Cass)tuning slide grease (MagicValve or SuperSlick)cleaning snake and mouthpiece brushpolishing clothname tag on case

PercussionVic Firth SD1 General snare sticksVic Firth M1 yarn malletsVic Firth M6 bell malletsVic Firth T1 timpani malletssnare drum or practice padbell kit for practice at homeStick bagname tag on case, initials on butts of sticks