All of the following information can be downloaded in this document: Instruments.pdf

We have found that students are more successful when they are playing on a quality instrument.  The following is a list of recommended instruments for beginners in the McDonald Band Program.  After the instruments, other supplies are listed below them.  Please get you instruments from a reputable music store.  There is a list at the bottom of the page also.

InstrumentMake/ModelAccessories

FluteYamaha YFL 281tuning rod, silk cleaning cloth

Gemeinhardt 3

ClarinetBuffet E-11Vandoren 5RV lyre mouthpiece,

Yamaha YCL 450cork greas, silk swab, reed guard,

and a box of Vandoren reeds #3

Alto SaxophoneYamaha YAS 23Selmer C Star mouthpiece, reed guard,

Selmer AS 300and a box of Vandoren reeds #3

TrumpetBach TR 301Bach 5C mouthpiece, cleaning kit

Yamaha YTR 2335

TromboneYamaha YSL 354Bach 6 ½ AL mouthpiece, cleaning kit

Bach TB 301

When playing a school owned instrument, students provide the following accessories:

InstrumentAccessories

OboeReed fee to director ($50 for the year), reed case, silk swab, cork grease

BassoonReed fee to director ($50 for the year), reed case, silk swab, cork grease

French HornHolton Farkas MDC mouthpiece and pouch, cleaning kit

BaritoneBach 6 1/2 AL mouthpiece, cleaning kit

TubaConn Helleberg 7B (the little Helleberg) mouthpiece and pouch, cleaning kit

Everyone needs:

Purchase books at the beginning of the school year - $15

(Two books that we use to teach the class.  Like workbooks)

Band Polo Shirt – purchased through band, in November - $15

1 inch 3-ring binder

Pencil Pouch with 5 pencils – No pen allowed in band classes

Folding Music Stand for home

Metronome / Tuner (Korg TM40)

Music Stores in the Area

McKay Music - Google Map - Website - (972) 240 - 0074

Williamson Music Company - Google Map - Website - (972) 516 - 1331

Lone Star Percussion - Google Map - Website - (214) 340 - 0835

Music Stores on the Internet

Woodwind & Brasswind - Website