Instrument |
Brand |
Model |
Mouthpiece |
Accessories (purchased separately) |
Flute |
Yamaha |
YFL221 |
none |
Flute Maintenance Kit |
Oboe |
Yamaha |
YOB241 |
none |
Oboe Maintenance Kit, 2 medium reeds |
Bassoon |
Fox |
III |
none |
Bassoon Maintenance Kit, 2 medium reeds |
Clarinet |
Yamaha |
YCL450N / YCL250 |
Vandoren B45 |
Clarinet Maintenance Kit, box of medium (#21/2) reeds, reed guard |
Alto sax |
Yamaha |
YAS23 |
Selmer Cstar S80 |
Saxophone Maintenance Kit, box of medium (#21/2) reeds, reed guard |
Tenor sax |
Yamaha |
YTS23 |
Selmer Cstar S80 |
Saxophone Maintenance Kit, box of medium (#21/2) reeds, reed guard |
Trumpet |
Yamaha |
YTR2335 |
Bach 5C |
Trumpet Maintenance Kit |
French horn |
Yamaha |
YHR314 |
Bach 11 |
French Horn Maintenance Kit |
Trombone |
Yamaha |
YSL354 |
Bach 61/2 AL (small shank) |
Low Brass Maintenance Kit |
Baritone / Euphonium |
Yamaha |
YEP201 |
Bach 61/2 AL (small shank) |
Low Brass Maintenance Kit |
Tuba |
Yamaha |
YBB105WC |
Bach 18 |
Low Brass Maintenance Kit |
Percussion |
Ludwig |
Kit includes snare drum, pad, 21/2 octave bells, stand, case, music rack, drum sticks, practice bell mallets |
none |
1 pair drum sticks (5A/5B/2B) ... included with the percussion kit |
Guide to Obtaining an Instrument
Success as a Band student is affected greatly by the quality and condition of one’s musical instrument. An instrument that responds easily and in tune, over its entire range, provides a student with the best chance to achieve that success. When selecting a used instrument, be very careful of its condition and quality. The following link will connect you to a good article on the Getzen web site titled "How to Choose the Right Student Instrument".
Where to rent an instrument: Bloomington has several music stores that you may want to consider; Melody Music Shop: 336-6319, ProWinds: 333-3167 and Vance's Music Center: 339-0618. Sigma Alpha Iota: 334-3797, a professional music fraternity, has used instruments for rent. You can also talk with Mr. Austin about renting from Jackson Creek. Special note to percussionists: in addition to obtaining an instrument for use at home, all percussionists must pay MCCSC $25 rent /semester for the use of the extensive collection of percussion equipment at Jackson Creek.
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Other brands: Bach, Benge, Buffet, Bundy, CB, Conn, Gemeinhardt, Getzen, Holton, Jupiter, King, Leblanc, Ludwig, Mirage, Olds, Selmer, Signet, and Vito
In addition, each student must obtain a copy of Accent on Achievement Book 1 for his/her instrument and a pencil with a good eraser. Percussionists: be sure to get the "Combined" percussion book.
All of the above (instrument, mouthpiece, accessories, book, pencil, & cloth) should be obtained by Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Band Department at Jackson Creek (phone: 330-2451 x154) or (email) [pdf printout of this page]
Bob Austin - director ... 330-2451 x154 ... raustin "at" mccsc.edu