HIGH SCHOOL BAND EQUIPMENT LIST
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Dear Parents and Students
We look forward to working with the talented student musicians that will be joining the band program this Fall. Below is a list of the equipment requirements and suggestions for students in the Cherokee Bluff Band. Most students already own everything on this list; however, it is vital that if you do not own something on this list that you make efforts to purchase these items. |
1. BLACK, three-ring binder.
a. Pencil Bag (should fit inside binder) with 3 sharpened pencils.
b. Sheet Protectors (15-20 sheets)
c. Dividers (4 Tabs)
2. Access to a metronome for at home practice (required for everyone)
***Note: It is acceptable to have a smartphone/tablet metronome application that ranges anywhere from free to $2.00 to purchase. There are also websites that provide free metronomes. ***Free Online Metronome: http://www.metronomeonline.com/
3. Tuner for wind instruments.
***Note: Again, most smartphones/tablets offer downloadable tuners from as low as $0.99 to free***
4. Black Hand Towel All students will be required to have a black hand towel. This hand towel should be stored in the case of the instrument or in the instrument locker. Please label the hand towel with the student name.
5. Reeds (Woodwinds only) – We provide reeds for $3 a piece.
Single Reed Players (Clarinet/Saxophone) need to have at least 4 good reeds on hand at all times.
Double Reed players (Bassoon/Oboe) should have at least 2 good reeds at all times.
6. Mouthpieces (Brass only) – All brass players are required to purchase their own mouthpiece (see below for recommendations). While most brass players already own their own mouthpiece, the Cherokee Bluff Band Program does not have the funds to provide everyone with a mouthpiece. Clarinet and Saxophone players are encouraged to use high quality mouthpieces (see list below). Most mouthpieces that come with the instrument are low quality mouthpieces.
7. Instrument in proper working condition (read below policy for students renting an instrument).
School Owned Instrument Policy
Cherokee Bluff loans school owned instruments to students on a yearly contractual basis.
Students are required to pay $100 rental fee. *Middle School Fees are flexible - please contact Mr. Lonberger.
These fees are used at the end of the year to send the instruments to the local music dealer for cleaning and repair.
Instruments the Cherokee Bluff Band owns for students to rent: Percussion, Tubas, Euphoniums/Baritones, French Horns, Bass Clarinets, Baritone Saxophones, Tenor Saxophones, Bassoons, and Oboes. Students may have to share instruments based on the number and the need. Cherokee Bluff does not own any Trombones, Trumpets, Alto Saxophones, Flutes, or Clarinets.
Percussionists need to own a pair of general snare sticks, a pair of general yarn mallets, a pair of general hard rubber mallets, and general timpani mallets.
RECOMMENDED UPGRADES:
RECOMMENDED INSTRUMENT UPGRADES:
It is highly recommended that you meet with Mr. Cantrell or Mr. Lonberger prior to any major purchase of an instrument upgrade. We will be able to point to you some great resources to help.
8. Concert Attire (High School Band): All formal performances require a basic black “uniform.” Concert attire is part of the performance grade. For formal concerts, all Cherokee Bluff High School students will wear proper “concert attire” listed below:
High School Gentlemen:
• Tuxedo – Black slacks and a black jacket can also work.
• A white dress shirt and black bow tie (Tux shirt is preferred).
• Black Dress Shoes (if you don’t have dress shoes, wear the marching band shoes).
• A solid white undershirt (most dress shirts are see through)
High School Ladies:
Option 1:
• Long Black dress at least 5 inches below the knee. Remember you are seated and your dress cut will rise higher on stage.
• Black dress shoes (low heel height)
Option 2:
• Black Slacks.
• Solid Black Blouse/Dress Shirt
• Black Dress shoes (low heel height)
Please contact us if you have any questions about the above information. We are very excited to see you all soon!
GO BEARS!
J. Craig Cantrell
Geoffrey Lonberger
a. Pencil Bag (should fit inside binder) with 3 sharpened pencils.
b. Sheet Protectors (15-20 sheets)
c. Dividers (4 Tabs)
2. Access to a metronome for at home practice (required for everyone)
***Note: It is acceptable to have a smartphone/tablet metronome application that ranges anywhere from free to $2.00 to purchase. There are also websites that provide free metronomes. ***Free Online Metronome: http://www.metronomeonline.com/
3. Tuner for wind instruments.
***Note: Again, most smartphones/tablets offer downloadable tuners from as low as $0.99 to free***
4. Black Hand Towel All students will be required to have a black hand towel. This hand towel should be stored in the case of the instrument or in the instrument locker. Please label the hand towel with the student name.
5. Reeds (Woodwinds only) – We provide reeds for $3 a piece.
Single Reed Players (Clarinet/Saxophone) need to have at least 4 good reeds on hand at all times.
Double Reed players (Bassoon/Oboe) should have at least 2 good reeds at all times.
6. Mouthpieces (Brass only) – All brass players are required to purchase their own mouthpiece (see below for recommendations). While most brass players already own their own mouthpiece, the Cherokee Bluff Band Program does not have the funds to provide everyone with a mouthpiece. Clarinet and Saxophone players are encouraged to use high quality mouthpieces (see list below). Most mouthpieces that come with the instrument are low quality mouthpieces.
7. Instrument in proper working condition (read below policy for students renting an instrument).
School Owned Instrument Policy
Cherokee Bluff loans school owned instruments to students on a yearly contractual basis.
Students are required to pay $100 rental fee. *Middle School Fees are flexible - please contact Mr. Lonberger.
These fees are used at the end of the year to send the instruments to the local music dealer for cleaning and repair.
Instruments the Cherokee Bluff Band owns for students to rent: Percussion, Tubas, Euphoniums/Baritones, French Horns, Bass Clarinets, Baritone Saxophones, Tenor Saxophones, Bassoons, and Oboes. Students may have to share instruments based on the number and the need. Cherokee Bluff does not own any Trombones, Trumpets, Alto Saxophones, Flutes, or Clarinets.
Percussionists need to own a pair of general snare sticks, a pair of general yarn mallets, a pair of general hard rubber mallets, and general timpani mallets.
RECOMMENDED UPGRADES:
- A pitch pipe (percussion)
- A stick bag (percussion)
- Clarinet Mouthpieces – Vandoren 5 RV Lyre Mouthpiece
- Saxophone Mouthpieces – Selmer C*, Vandoren AL3, Rousseau NC4
- Trumpet Mouthpieces – Bach 5C, 3C, 1 or 1.5C
- Trombone Mouthpieces – Bach 5G or 4G
- Baritone/Euphonium Mouthpieces – Schike 51D
- Tuba Mouthpieces – Helleberg 120S, Bach 18
RECOMMENDED INSTRUMENT UPGRADES:
- Piccolo - Yamaha YPC62
- Flute - Yamaha 684 H, Jupiter Di Medici, Altus,
- Clarinet - Buffet E-11 (Intermediate) R-13 (Professional)
- Oboe - Loree or Fox 400
- Bassoon - Fox Renard 220 or 222
- Saxophone - Selmer Superaction 80 Series II or III, Yamaha Custom
- Trumpet - Bach Stadivarius
- Horn - Holton 379
- Trombone - Bach 42B, BO, or Edwards
- Euphonium - Yamaha 321-S or Willson
- Tuba - St. Petersburg or Miraphone 191 or 187
It is highly recommended that you meet with Mr. Cantrell or Mr. Lonberger prior to any major purchase of an instrument upgrade. We will be able to point to you some great resources to help.
8. Concert Attire (High School Band): All formal performances require a basic black “uniform.” Concert attire is part of the performance grade. For formal concerts, all Cherokee Bluff High School students will wear proper “concert attire” listed below:
High School Gentlemen:
• Tuxedo – Black slacks and a black jacket can also work.
• A white dress shirt and black bow tie (Tux shirt is preferred).
• Black Dress Shoes (if you don’t have dress shoes, wear the marching band shoes).
• A solid white undershirt (most dress shirts are see through)
High School Ladies:
Option 1:
• Long Black dress at least 5 inches below the knee. Remember you are seated and your dress cut will rise higher on stage.
• Black dress shoes (low heel height)
Option 2:
• Black Slacks.
• Solid Black Blouse/Dress Shirt
• Black Dress shoes (low heel height)
Please contact us if you have any questions about the above information. We are very excited to see you all soon!
GO BEARS!
J. Craig Cantrell
Geoffrey Lonberger