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Hello Incoming 6th Grade Band and Parents!

Here is all the information you will need for the upcoming school year (2024 - 2025).  The following information comes from the latest experts in the field of music education, our suppliers throughout Indiana and Mr. Slonikers years of professional educational experience.  If you have any questions please contact Mr. Sloniker at andrew.sloniker@eastern.k12.in.us.

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STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO HAVE THEIR INSTRUMENTS BY SEPTEMBER 5TH

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Instruments can be rented at:       https://secure.paigesmusic.com/rentals/

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Instruments can be rented:    https://www.qandf.com/bandrentals

Flute

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  • Reputable Brands

    • Selmer/Bundy 

    • Yamaha 

    • Gemeinhardt

    • Armstrong 

    • Jupiter 

    • Pearl 

    • Altus 

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  • Additional Items Required: 

    • Flute Cleaning Rod (Click HERE)​

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  • Additional Items Suggested:

    • Metronome​ (Phone Apps Are Acceptable)

    • Music Stand For Home (Click HERE)

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Flutist
Image by Iain Cridland
Image by Iain Cridland

Clarinet/Bass Clarinet

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  • Reputable Brands

    • Selmer/Bundy 

    • Yamaha 

    • Buffet 

    • Jupiter 

    • Pearl 

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  • Additional Items Required: 

    • 1 Box of 2 OR 2.5 Reed Hardness (Click HERE)​

      • Rico, Juno, or Vandoren Brands ​

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  • Additional Items Suggested:

    • Metronome​ (Phone Apps Are Acceptable)

    • Music Stand For Home (Click HERE)

    • Clarinet Neck Strap (Click HERE)

    • Mouthpiece Cushion (Click HERE)

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Alto/Tenor Saxophone

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  • Reputable Brands

    • Allora

    • Yamaha

    • Prelude 

    • P. Mauriat

    • Buffet 

    • Jupiter 

    • Blessing ​

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  • Additional Items Required: 

    • 1 Box of 2 OR 2.5 Reed Hardness (Click HERE)​

      • Alto Saxophone

      • Rico, Juno, or Vandoren Brands ​

    • 1 Box of 2 OR 2.5 Reed Hardness (Click HERE)

      • Tenor Saxophone​

      • Rico, Juno or Vandoren Brands

    • Saxophone Cleaning Rod (Click HERE)​​

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  • Additional Items Suggested:

    • Metronome​ (Phone Apps Are Acceptable)

    • Music Stand For Home (Click HERE)

    • Saxophone Neck Strap (Click HERE)

    • Mouthpiece Cushion (Click HERE)

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Saxophone Player
Trumpet
Trumpet

Trumpet

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  • Reputable Brands

    • Bach

    • Yamaha

    • Jupter

    • King

    • Adams

    • Conn Selmar 

    • Monette ​

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  • Additional Items Required: 

    • 1 Bottle of Valve Oil (Click HERE)​​

    • 1 Bottle of Slide Grease/ Oil (Click HERE)​​

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  • Additional Items Suggested:

    • Metronome​ (Phone Apps Are Acceptable)

    • Music Stand For Home (Click HERE)

    • Valve Grease (Click HERE)

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French Horn

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  • Reputable Brands

    • Alexander​

    • Holton

    • Paxman

    • Yamaha

    • Conn

    • Jupiter

    • Hans Hoyer

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  • Additional Items Required: 

    • 1 Bottle of Rotor Oil (Click HERE)​​

    • 1 Bottle of Slide Grease/ Oil (Click HERE)​​

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  • Additional Items Suggested:

    • Metronome​ (Phone Apps Are Acceptable)

    • Music Stand For Home (Click HERE)

    • Valve Grease (Click HERE)

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Image by Alena Jarrett
Image by Alena Jarrett

Trombone

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  • Reputable Brands

    • Bach

    • King

    • Yamaha

    • Conn

    • Jupiter

    • Eastman

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  • Additional Items Required: 

    • 1 Bottle of Slide Grease/ Oil (Click HERE)​​

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  • Additional Items Suggested:

    • Metronome​ (Phone Apps Are Acceptable)

    • Music Stand For Home (Click HERE)

    • Valve Grease (Click HERE)

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Baritone/Tuba

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  • Reputable Brands

    • Bach

    • King

    • Yamaha

    • Conn

    • Jupiter

    • Eastman

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  • Additional Items Required: 

    • 1 Bottle of Slide Grease/ Oil (Click HERE)​​

    • 1 Bottle of Valve Oil (Click HERE)​​

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  • Additional Items Suggested:

    • Metronome​ (Phone Apps Are Acceptable)

    • Music Stand For Home (Click HERE)

    • Valve Grease (Click HERE)

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Image by Guy Basabose
Playing the Marimba

Percussion

  • Items Required

    • 1 Pair of Wooden Drum Sticks (Click HERE)​

    • 1 Pair of Yarn Mallets (Click HERE)

    • Stick Bag (Click HERE)

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  • Additional Items Required: 

    • Snare Practice Pad (Click HERE)​​​

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  • Additional Items Suggested:

    • Metronome​ (Phone Apps Are Acceptable)

    • Music Stand For Home (Click HERE)

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