Trusted Instrument Brands
Kraft, Del Monte, Hunts, Best Choice, Sam's Choice, Lay's, and of course, Taco Bell are all brands we recognize. Many believe there is no difference from brand to brand, but let me assure you Kraft Macaroni and Cheese simply is better than the rest.
The same is true with musical instruments. There are a number of trusted brands that have stood the test of time, and then there are off brands of instruments that are made with low quality control in some sweat shop in China. When you are searching for an instrument for your child, please look for one of the following brand names. These are reliable, and instrument repairmen can order parts and are factory trained to service them.
Here are some of our favorite trusted instrument brands: Armstrong, Artley, Bach, Benge, Besson, Bundy, Blessing, Conn, Emerson, Gemeinhardt, Getzen, Holton, King, Noblet, Selmer, Vito, Yamaha, just ask us!
Woodwind Instrument Needs
Beginning band woodwind players will need the following materials:
For Flutes
- A Flute
- Tradition of Excellence, Book One by Bruce Pearson, Neil A. Kjos Publisher
- A cleaning rod and a soft cloth for cleaning
For Clarinets
- A Clarinet, wooden or black plastic
- Tradition of Excellence, Book One by Bruce Pearson, Neil A. Kjos Publisher
- Rico 2.5 clarinet reeds, box of 10
- A swab for cleaning
Brass Instrument Needs
Beginning band brass players will need the following materials:
For Trumpets
- A Trumpet, brass or silver
- Tradition of Excellence, Book One by Bruce Pearson, Neil A. Kjos Publisher
- Valve Oil - Hetman Synthetic prefered
- A soft cloth for cleaning
For Trombones
- A Trombone, brass or silver
- Tradition of Excellence, Book One by Bruce Pearson, Neil A. Kjos Publisher
- Slide Oil - Yamaha Slide Oil prefered
- A soft cloth for cleaning
All band books will be available in the WF Band Office.
Percussion Needs
Beginning band percussionists will need the following materials:
- Offworld Percusssion's Invader V3 Practice Pad
- SD1 General Snare Drum Sticks
- Mallets for the Marimba (Promark DFP730)
- Mallets for the Xylophone (Promark DFP230)
- Promark Stick Bag
- Tradition of Excellence, Book 1 for Percussion
