Necessary Supplies:
Flutes - flute rod and swab
Clarinet - swab, cork grease, AT LEAST 3 working reeds
Saxophone - swab, cork grease, AT LEAST 3 working reeds
Trumpet - valve oil, slide grease, snake brush (recommended)
Trombone - slide oil or Slide-O-Mix, snake brush (recommended)
Baritone - valve oil, slide grease, snake brush (recommended)
Tuba - valve oil, slide grease, snake brush (recommended)
Percussion - SD-1 snare sticks
Clarinet - swab, cork grease, AT LEAST 3 working reeds
Saxophone - swab, cork grease, AT LEAST 3 working reeds
Trumpet - valve oil, slide grease, snake brush (recommended)
Trombone - slide oil or Slide-O-Mix, snake brush (recommended)
Baritone - valve oil, slide grease, snake brush (recommended)
Tuba - valve oil, slide grease, snake brush (recommended)
Percussion - SD-1 snare sticks
Reed Info:
For woodwind players, having and using a quality reed is essential to producing a good sound on your instrument. Juno reeds are recommended and are reasonably priced. Reeds can be purchased at a music store or through Mr. Schroeder. General reed care can be found here.
Suggested Reed Brands:
Juno
La Voz
Rico Royale (blue box)
Vandoren
Low Quality Reeds:
Rico (orange box)
Suggested Reed Brands:
Juno
La Voz
Rico Royale (blue box)
Vandoren
Low Quality Reeds:
Rico (orange box)
Taking care of your instrument:
Woodwinds:
Swab your instrument after each use. Clarinets and saxophones apply cork grease whenever corks get sticky. Clean mouthpiece with "green spray" as necessary. DO NOT get instrument wet.
Brass:
Every three months, give your instrument a bath. Click here for specific instructions:
Trumpet
Trombone
Baritone/Tuba
Swab your instrument after each use. Clarinets and saxophones apply cork grease whenever corks get sticky. Clean mouthpiece with "green spray" as necessary. DO NOT get instrument wet.
Brass:
Every three months, give your instrument a bath. Click here for specific instructions:
Trumpet
Trombone
Baritone/Tuba