Valley View ISD
Band Recommended Instrument and Supplies List
Beginner Band 2021 - 2022
As a parent investing in your child’s music education, it is very important to invest in a quality musical instrument. So called “bargain” instruments, available online or at discount stores, may seem tempting; however, experience has proven over and over again that these instruments are truly no “bargain” at all.
Most often, the low price is the result of poor workmanship and lower quality materials. These instruments usually break more easily and are difficult, sometimes impossible, to repair. In many cases, they cannot be played in tune and the quality of the sound they produce is very poor. It is disheartening to see a child’s enthusiasm for music destroyed by an instrument that does not allow them to reach their full potential. A poor quality instrument also affects the overall sound of the band, tarnishing the experience for all.
It is with these concerns in mind that we provide you with this list of recommended band instrument brands and accessories. We have found over the years that these instruments are durable, easy to repair, and will give your child the best opportunity to succeed as a young musician. (The brands are not listed in any particular order.)
If the instrument you are considering is not listed here, ask the seller for the instrument specifications and consult with your child’s band director before you rent or buy.
Flute Yamaha YFL262 Accessories: metronome/tuner, swab, cleaning rod, polishing cloth, 1” black binder, pencil pouch, pencil, eraser, hi-liter _____________________________________ Oboe Yamaha YOB241 Selmer 1492B Accessories: metronome/tuner, 2-part silk swab, cork grease, Jones med. 3 reeds - Singing Dog, medium soft, 1” black binder, pencil pouch, pencil, eraser, hi-liter ____________________________________ Clarinet Buffet E-11 Selmer CL301, CL201 Yamaha YCL450N Accessories: metronome/tuner, cork grease, cleaning swab. 1 box Vandoren V21 reeds (size 2 ½) or Rico Royal (size 3), 1” black binder, pencil pouch, pencil, eraser, hi-liter _____________________________________ Saxophone Selmer AS300 Yamaha YAS23A, YAS23 Accessories: metronome/tuner, swab, cork grease, Rico Royal or Vandoren “2 1/2” alto sax reeds (Box of 10), 1” black binder, pencil pouch, pencil, eraser, hi-liter ________________________________________ Percussion Kit- Yamaha Kit - Ludwig M651R Accessories: metronome, extra sticks or stick bag opt., 1” black binder, pencil pouch, pencil, eraser, hi-liter | Cornet Selmer/Bach (e.g. TR300H) Yamaha 2330III Accessories: metronome/tuner, Bach 5B mouthpiece, slide grease, valve oil, mouthpiece brush, polishing cloth & cleaning snake (opt.), 1” black binder, pencil pouch, pencil, eraser, hi-liter _____________________________________ French Horn Holton H378 Conn 6D Accessories: metronome/tuner, mouthpiece - Farkas MC; slide grease, rotary valve oil, polishing cloth (opt.), 1” black binder, pencil pouch, pencil, eraser, hi-liter _____________________________________ Trombone Conn (e.g. TB711) Yamaha (e.g. YSL354) or (YSL448G)* Accessories: metronome/tuner, Bach 6 1⁄2 AL mouthpiece, tuning slide grease, slide cream(not oil), mouthpiece brush, polishing cloth (opt.), 1” black binder, pencil pouch, pencil, eraser, hi-liter _______________________________________ Baritone Yamaha YEP211 Jupiter JEP700 Accessories: Bach 6 1⁄2 AL mouthpiece, slide grease, slide cream, mouthpiece brush, polishing cloth (opt.), 1” black binder, pencil pouch, pencil, eraser, hi-liter (Please purchase mouthpiece if using a school baritone) _____________________________________ Tuba Yamaha YBB 201 Jupiter JTU700 Accessories: metronome/tuner, Conn-Selmer Helleberg 120S mouthpiece, slide grease, valve oil, mouthpiece brush, polishing cloth (opt.), 1” black binder, pencil pouch, pencil, eraser, hi-liter (Please purchase mouthpiece if using a school tuba) |