The CMS Band would like to welcome all incoming band students to the Wildcat Band Family. We look forward to having you with us and sharing in some wonderful times and music-making!!
Supplies requested for Band:
Standard of Excellence- Book 1 (For the respective instrument)
Mouthpiece
Clarinet- Vandoren M13 Lyre, Rico Reserve XO Mouthpiece
Alto Saxophone- Selmer C-Star
Trumpet- Bach 5C
Horn- Schilke 31
Trombone/Baritone- Schilke 51
Tuba- Bach 24AW
Reeds for Oboe (Medium-Soft), Bassoon (Medium-Soft), Clarinet (Vandoren 3), and Alto Saxophone (Vandoren 2 1/2).
Valve Oil (Trumpet, Baritone)
Rotary Oil (French Horn)
Slide Grease (Trumpet, French Horn, Baritone, Trombone, and Tuba)
Slide Oil (Trombone)
Music Stand (For Practice at Home)
Korg TM-50 Tuner/Metronome Combo with a clip-on microphone
**Note: A purchased instrument from South Texas Music Mart will include a free music stand and beginner book. Clarinet and Alto Saxophone mouthpieces can be upgraded to the recommended models at a discounted price.
Mouthpiece
Clarinet- Vandoren M13 Lyre, Rico Reserve XO Mouthpiece
Alto Saxophone- Selmer C-Star
Trumpet- Bach 5C
Horn- Schilke 31
Trombone/Baritone- Schilke 51
Tuba- Bach 24AW
Reeds for Oboe (Medium-Soft), Bassoon (Medium-Soft), Clarinet (Vandoren 3), and Alto Saxophone (Vandoren 2 1/2).
Valve Oil (Trumpet, Baritone)
Rotary Oil (French Horn)
Slide Grease (Trumpet, French Horn, Baritone, Trombone, and Tuba)
Slide Oil (Trombone)
Music Stand (For Practice at Home)
Korg TM-50 Tuner/Metronome Combo with a clip-on microphone
**Note: A purchased instrument from South Texas Music Mart will include a free music stand and beginner book. Clarinet and Alto Saxophone mouthpieces can be upgraded to the recommended models at a discounted price.
Self-Provided Instruments
Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, and Percussion
School-Provided Instruments
Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn,Baritone, and Tuba
Acceptable/Recommended Instrument Brands
Flute- Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, Pearl, Jupiter, Azumi
Clarinet- Buffet, Yamaha, Jupiter, Normandy, Selmer, Leblanc, Bakun
Alto Saxophone- Yamah, Selmer, Cannonball, Jupiter, Bundy, Conn
Trumpet- Yamaha, Selmer-Bach, Jupiter, King, Conn, Besson
Trombone- Yamaha, King, Conn, Selmer-Bach, Jupiter
Percussion- Yamaha, Pearl, Ludwing, Vic Firth
Clarinet- Buffet, Yamaha, Jupiter, Normandy, Selmer, Leblanc, Bakun
Alto Saxophone- Yamah, Selmer, Cannonball, Jupiter, Bundy, Conn
Trumpet- Yamaha, Selmer-Bach, Jupiter, King, Conn, Besson
Trombone- Yamaha, King, Conn, Selmer-Bach, Jupiter
Percussion- Yamaha, Pearl, Ludwing, Vic Firth
Important Dates for Beginner Band Members:
August 21st: Band Instrument Drive-CMS Cafeteria
December TBA: Beginner Band Christmas Program (TBD)
April TBA: After School Concert Preparation Rehearsals
April 19th: Beginner Band Spring Concert
May TBA: Beginner Band Spring Trip to Funtrackers
December TBA: Beginner Band Christmas Program (TBD)
April TBA: After School Concert Preparation Rehearsals
April 19th: Beginner Band Spring Concert
May TBA: Beginner Band Spring Trip to Funtrackers
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