Supplies Needed

6th Grade:
Instrument (Once It Is Assigned)
Pencil
Essential Elements Yellow Book (Instrument specific)Essential Elements Band with EEi: Comprehensive Band Method: B Flat Trumpet Book 1
  • Do not order until student knows what he or she is playing
  • Book must be instrument specific (trumpet, flute, clarinet)
Care kit: Links Below

7th Grade:
Instrument
Pencil
Essential Elements Yellow & Red Book
  • Make sure it is for the correct instrument
Care kit: Links Below

8th Grade:
Instrument
Pencil
Essential Elements Red Book


High School:
Instrument
Warm-Up & Skill Building Material (Provided by Mr. Justice)
Relevant Repertoire (Provide by Mr. Justice)
Pencil


Reeds
Clarinets, saxophones, oboes, and bassoons all require a reed to play. There are lots of different choices so I've provided my recommendations below! The type of reed you get can be based on what works best for you, and your price range. All of the reeds below can be found on Amazon. The Middle School normally has a supply of Rico, and Vandorens that cost about $1.50 each.

*All students at the middle and high school level are required to have three working reeds available at all time. This allows for them to quickly switch to a new reed if something goes wrong with the one they are using.*

Clarinets (Including Bass and Contra)Amazon.com: Vandoren Traditional Clarinet Reeds (CR1025): Musical InstrumentsRico Clarinet Reeds
Vandoren Blue Box Reeds
Gonzalez Reeds
D'Addario Reeds 

Saxophone (Alot, Tenor, Bari, and Sop.)Cooper Wright Professional Oboe Reed – Advantage-USA Reeds & SuppliesRico Clarinet Reeds
Vandoren Blue Box Reeds
Gonzalez Reeds
D'Addario Reeds 

Oboe
Jones Reeds
Emerald Reeds
*Disclaimer*
Double reeds such as oboe reeds can be very finicky and it can sometimes be useful to purchase reeds from a private dealer. If the reeds above are not to your liking please talk to Mr. Justice about other options.

Bassoon
Jones Reeds
Emerald Reeds
*Disclaimer*
Double reeds such as oboe reeds can be very finicky and it can sometimes be useful to purchase reeds from a private dealer. If the reeds above are not to your liking please talk to Mr. Justice about other options.


What Reed Strength Should I Get?
When it comes to reeds, strength matters. Next to the title or on the box there will be a number such as 2.5 or 2 etc. Selecting the correct strength is important to a woodwind players success. The table below describes the strength and the of reed a student should be playing on and when they might need to switch. All 6th graders or students who are new to the instrument should always start on a 1.5 or a 2.0.

 Reed Strength Level of Player GradeReason to move up a strength level.
1.5 Beginner6th Grade or new playerWhen a student begins overblowing/squeaking or is playing really sharp all the time.
2.0 Beginner/Intermediate  6th Grade or new player 
When a student begins overblowing/squeaking or is playing really sharp all the time.
2.5 Intermediate/Advanced 7th - 12th If the sound is buzzy or the student is overblowing the reed consistently. If intonation is a struggle this could also be a sign.
3.0 Advanced 9th-12thThis will probably be the strongest that most students go, but on a case by case basis students may need a 3.5.
3.5 Advanced* 9th-12th N/A
*If a reed is to strong, the student will have trouble producing sound. Sound production may be quiet, flat, or non-existent. Start with a lower strength reed, then work your way up.

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