04a. beginning clarinet preference list
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7/25/2019 04a. Beginning Clarinet Preference List
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South Belton Middle School BandOffice: 254-215-3058 - http://bisd.net/sbmsband
Janice G. Motl, Assistant Band [email protected]
Beginning Clarinet Preference List
Recommended Brands: (wood, not plastic - usually $30-$45 per month)
Buffet E-11 Evette E-11 Normandy 4 Noblet 4
Required Accessories (from music store):
1. Mouthpiece (with a ligature): Fobes Debut or Vandoren M-132. Care Kit that includes: Bore Oil, Swab, Duster Brush, Polishing Cloth, Cork Grease, & Mouthpiece Brush (usually
$20-$25)3. Double Reed Guard to protect and store 4 reeds4. Four Vandoren Reeds - Strength 2-1/2. Reeds will be a continuously purchased item, and students must communicate
with parents or band director when reeds are needed.5. Band Books (usually $15-$20):
Ed Sueta Band Method - Book 1 (Clarinet)by Ed Sueta Five Minute Theory Workbook (Clarinet)by Mark Wessels
6. Portable folding music stand for home practice (usually $15-$25)7. Optional: Clarinet Neck Strap for smaller hands & Home Subscription to SmartMusic (www.smartmusic.com)8. Optional: Metronome for home practice either from SmartMusic above, www.metronomeonline.comfrom home
computer, or iPad or smartphone app
Required Accessories (from any source):
9. One-inch 3-ring binder with students name on the outside10. Five notebook dividers & Two highlighters
11. One dozen (12) sharpened pencils that go into12. Pencil bag or holder that goes into the 3-ring binder
Local Stores: These are the best option if you are unsure about what you are buying. They will know exactly whatinstrument brand and model you will need, and will have different rental options that other online companies may not.They will also be able to do different repair/warranty deals. There are local Music Instrument Dealers listed in the phonebook that can make new or used instruments available to you. Their rental plans are designed to give your child theopportunity to begin an instrument with only a minimal investment. Dealers may have differences in their lease/purchaseplans. Shop carefully for the plan that best suits your needs.
Pawn Shops or Online Auction (eBay) Sites: This option has the highest risk. Do not buy anything sight unseen without amoney back guarantee! Ask the seller if you can have a third party evaluation done. This is where the seller takes theinstrument to a reputable music shop (one you pick) and has it inspected for quality, much like buying a used car. You thencommunicate directly to the shop rather than the sellers. This could be a lot of extra work, but you might be able to get agreat deal.
You can purchase or obtain an instrument from other sources. Please free to contact us at the information above to askany questions on any instrument outside of an instrument music dealer. Remember, its the instruments condition and themouthpiece that is the most important, not always the age of the instrument.
Please do not let students play the instrument and/or mouthpiece before they have had instructions. We want students tolearn the proper way to assemble and care for their instrument. Help us protect your investment, and prevent your childfrom developing poor playing habits that are hard to fix later on.
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