York Chester Middle School

          Cougar Band Supply List

704-866-6297 work  704-866-6319 fax  980-285-7180 cell  

601 S. Clay Street - Gastonia, NC 28052

Director of Bands Julian Wilson

bit.ly/ycmsband        jswilson@gaston.k12.nc.us        @julianwilsongcs

2018-19 Anchored in P.R.I.D.E.

Cougar Pride is ... (P) - Prepared, (R) Respect, (I) Inclusive, (D) Dignified, (E) Excellence

YCMS is Anchored in PRIDE.

Cougar PRIDE means we are Prepared, Respectful, Inclusive, Dignified, and Excellent

Dream Big. Work hard. Inspire others.

Just like a Pirate a good musician must be Passionate about Music, Immerse themselves in Music, have good Rapport with fellow Musicians, Ask questions & Analyze the Music, be Transformed by performing Music, & be Enthusiastic about Music even when it’s challenging.

1. Band Instrument (Please understand that All instrument selections must be approved by Mr. Wilson.) *There are Select instruments owned by the school that students can use. All other instruments must be secured by parents. If there is financial hardship involved with getting an instrument, contact Mr. Wilson.
2. BLACK 2” 3-ring Hardback Binder (Label with First & Last Name)

1. Pencil Pouch with 5 Pencils No PENS (Kept in front of binder)
2. 1 Subject Spiral Notebook & 25 transparent plastic sheet (Kept in Binder for music sheets)

3. Instrument Supplies(Label ALL cases & reeds): Flute- cleaning kit; Clarinet/Saxophone- #3 strength reeds(5 Good reeds) & cleaning kit; Trumpet/*Baritone/Trombone/*Tuba- cleaning kit, valve/slide oil; *F.Horn- Cleaning Kit, rotary oil; Percussion- (by audition only) Vic Firth EP1 Stick Bag.
4. FOR HOME USE:

1. Wire music stand for home practice
2. Smartmusic Subscription(strongly recommended for those with internet access)