Performing Band Supplies
Students in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble will need the following supplies and equipment:
Woodwinds
Reeds, reed care supplies, and cork grease
Brass
Valve Oil, Slide Grease, and a cleaning snake
Percussion:
For 7/8 Grade, Percussionists will need to add a pair of:
Vic Firth Ralphie Jr. Marching Snare Drum Sticks and Promark Jonathan Hass JH3 Timpani Sticks
They also need to be sure to have all of the equipment from 6th grade:
Off World Outlander 12" Prec Pad
Yamaha SS-665 Snare Drum Stand
Vic Firth SD1 snare sticks
Vic Firth M130 Xylophone Mallets
Prodigy PM 10 Marimba Mallets (2 pair)
Large stick bag
Students must still have a wooden practice marimba for home practice.
- A Tuner/Metronome (i.e. Korg TM 60 or there are many quality apps) – Will be used daily.
- A flip folder (all instruments) and a lyre (clarinet, sax, trumpet, euphonium, and trombone – be sure to specify large bore for f-attachment trombones)
- These will be used for our football game, fall concert, and pep rally performances.
- A Folding Music Stand for home practice (Should have one from 6th grade)
- Band Music Folders will be passed out when school starts.
Woodwinds
Reeds, reed care supplies, and cork grease
Brass
Valve Oil, Slide Grease, and a cleaning snake
Percussion:
For 7/8 Grade, Percussionists will need to add a pair of:
Vic Firth Ralphie Jr. Marching Snare Drum Sticks and Promark Jonathan Hass JH3 Timpani Sticks
They also need to be sure to have all of the equipment from 6th grade:
Off World Outlander 12" Prec Pad
Yamaha SS-665 Snare Drum Stand
Vic Firth SD1 snare sticks
Vic Firth M130 Xylophone Mallets
Prodigy PM 10 Marimba Mallets (2 pair)
Large stick bag
Students must still have a wooden practice marimba for home practice.
Step Up Instruments
As students advance in their performing abilities, they often outgrow their beginning level instruments and/or mouthpieces. When this happens, the student’s continued musical growth can be negatively affected by an inferior instrument. Upgrading to a semi-professional or professional quality instrument can be a very good investment for continued success. Always contact a director or your child’s Private Instructor prior to purchasing any instrument for your child! Students chosen to participate in the Wind Ensemble are highly encouraged to purchase a step up instrument. Beginning band instruments will not be adequate to keep up with the musical demands.
The following step-up instruments are approved for use in the Schimelpfenig Middle School Band and all of the high school programs in the Plano ISD:
There are often quality used professional level instruments for sale as well. Please ask your student’s private teacher or a band director if you are interested in finding out more information. We can help!
The following step-up instruments are approved for use in the Schimelpfenig Middle School Band and all of the high school programs in the Plano ISD:
- Flute - Miyazawa model 102 and up or Yamaha YFL-461H, YFL-574H, or YFL-674H. Flutists are encouraged to visit Carolyn Nussbaum (see below) before purchasing an instrument.
- Clarinet - Buffet R-13 (Vandoren M13 Lyre mouthpiece and Bonade inverted ligature)
- Alto Saxophone - Yamaha YAS-875 or Selmer “Super Action 80” (use Vandoren AL3 mouthpiece and Vandoren M/O ligature with any of these)
- Trumpet - Bach Stradivarius 180-37 or Yamaha YTR8335 Xeno (both with Bach 5C or 3C mouthpiece)
- Trombone - Bach Stradivarius 42BO, Getzen 1047F or 3047AF, or Conn 88HO (all w/Schilke 51 mouthpiece)
There are often quality used professional level instruments for sale as well. Please ask your student’s private teacher or a band director if you are interested in finding out more information. We can help!
