Each student will need the following in order to participate in the band:

  1. Instrument (Note- If you do not have an instrument, you may rent one from Milano Music at the rental night.)
  2. Band Book- Essential Elements Book 1 (5th Grade), Essential Elements Book 2 (6th Grade), Essential Technique (7-8th Grade)
  3. Instrument Accessories: Flute- bandana or cleaning cloth, Oboe- cleaning kit, 2-3 reeds, reed case Bassoon- cleaning kit, 2-3 reeds, reed case, crutch, seat strap, Clarinet- cleaning kit, 2-3 reeds, reed case, Saxophone- cleaning kit, 2-3 reeds, reed case, Trumpet- cleaning kit, valve oil, French Horn- cleaning kit, valve oil, Trombone- cleaning kit, slide grease/oil, Euphonium- cleaning kit, valve oil, Tuba- cleaning kit, valve oil, Percussion- stick bag, snare drum sticks, mallets, bell kit, practice pad
  4. Sheet Music (provided by Mrs. Wolfe)
  5. Pencil