Congratulations on becoming part of the Cardiff Junior High beginning band! We are thrilled to have you in our program!
The following instruments have been found to be of high quality in construction, finish, tone, and accuracy of tuning. Instrument cases are also of quality construction. There are reputable band instrument companies in our area that can help you with your instrument acquisition whether you buy or rent - new or used. Feel free to make your financial decisions with whom you choose. We recommend a company with their own repair department. Please consider the fact that a quality musical instrument and supplies will serve your child for many years, and careful selection now will last long into the future. Please consider the following instruments as you prepare your child for success in band.
Required Course Fee: $50 - payable in Pay N’ Go after the first day of the school year
Required Instrument Supplies
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Brands and models:
Avoid purchasing an Instrument on Amazon
Brands: Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, DiZhao or Powell - Offset G Open Hole Flute
Supplies:
Hodge silk swab
Silver polish cloth
Cleaning rod - usually included with instrument (preferably plastic or wood)
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Models:
Avoid purchasing an Instrument on Amazon
Buffet E11 or Backun Wooden Clarinet with Vandoren 5RVLyre mouthpiece
Required Music Supplies:
Vandoren 5RV Lyre Mouthpiece
Reed guard – holds 4 reeds
Cork grease
Rovner ligature
Hodge silk swab (with chain weight)
Plastic mouthpiece cap
Woodwind mouthpiece brush
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Brand and model:
Avoid purchasing an Instrument on Amazon
Yamaha YAS23 or Buffet Saxophone with Vandoren Optimum AL3 mouthpiece
Required Music Supplies:
Vandoren AL3 optimum Mouthpiece
Rovner Ligature
Hodge silk swab
Padded neck strap with spring clip
Reed guard (holds 4 reeds)
Cork grease
Woodwind mouthpiece cleaning brush
plastic mouthpiece cap
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Instrument: Loaned from Katy ISD ($100 Yearly maintenance fee required)
Required Music Supplies:
Bassoon Reed Case
Cork Grease
Bassoon Silk Body Swab (w/ chain)
Bocal Swab
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Instrument: Loaned from Katy ISD ($100 Yearly maintenance fee required)
Required Music Supplies:
Oboe Reed Case
Cork Grease
Oboe Silk Body Swab (w/ chain)
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Brands and models:
Avoid purchasing an Instrument on Amazon
King model 601 or KTR 301, Bach TR300H or BTR 301, or Yamaha YTR 2330
Required Music Supplies:
Bach 5C mouthpiece
brass mouthpiece brush
polish cloth
flexible cleaning snake brush
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Instrument: Loaned from Katy ISD ($100 Yearly maintenance fee required at start of the year)
Required Music Supplies:
Laskey Protege Horn Mouthpiece - American Shank
Brass mouthpiece brush
zipper accessory pouch (or pencil bag)
mouthpiece cover
Instrument polish cloth
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Brands and models:
Avoid purchasing an Instrument on Amazon
Tenor Trombone with F Attachment
Required Music Supplies:
Do not accept a generic care kit instead of the supplies listed below.
Bach 6 ½ AL Mouthpiece
brass mouthpiece brush
flexible cleaning snake polish cloth
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Instrument: Loaned from Katy ISD ($100 Yearly maintenance fee required)
Required Music Supplies:
Do not accept a generic care kit instead of the supplies listed below.
Bach 6 ½ AL Mouthpiece
Brass mouthpiece brush
Mouthpiece cover
Instrument polish cloth
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Instrument: Loaned from Katy ISD ($100 Yearly maintenance fee required)
Required Music Supplies:
Do not accept a generic care kit instead of the supplies listed below.
Conn Helleberg 120S mouthpiece
Brass mouthpiece brush
Mouthpiece cover
Instrument polish cloth
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Poteet Percussion - 1st Year Percussion Pack
Instrument Rental Companies
Click the links below to visit our custom supply stores. These are already set up with the specific instruments and supplies we recommend.