SUPPLIES FOR BAND
7th and 8th grade: please have these supplies by the end of the first week of class.
6th grade: will take more time to determine what you will be needing.
BAND BINDER
Students should have their band binder every day for band class.
Sturdy 1- 1.5 inch ring binder with pockets on the inside
10 pages of lined paper in binder
Pencil pouch with three holes inserted into binder
Pencils with erasers in pencil pouch
One large eraser in pencil pouch
Pencil Sharpener in pencil pouch
15-20 matte sheet protectors and 4 dividers in binder labeled as
Practice Skills, Sheet Music, Staff Paper, Handouts
Method Book in binder (provided by ACMS)
BAND UNIFORM
The following uniform will be mandatory for all concert performances:
Solid black from the waist to the floor (slacks are preferred)
Gentlemen will wear black pants
Ladies may wear pants or skirts that fall below the knee and black tight
Solid black shoes (dress shoes preferred) and black socks.
ACMS band polo shirt ($20 donation to ACMS band requested)
Only students who are in uniform at concert time will be allowed to perform and receive credit for their performance. Students who arrive partially in uniform (non-black shoes, wrong color clothes, etc.) will lose 50 grade points for their performance and may be asked to sit out.
FLUTES:
Tuning Rod, Cleaning Cloth, and Polishing Cloth
CLARINETS AND SAXES:
Reeds (purchase by the box) – Size 2 to 3 (harder for more advanced students), Reed Guard that hold 4 reeds, Cleaning Swab, Mouthpiece Brush, Small Brush to clean between the keys and Cork Grease. Please ensure you have four playable reeds ready at all times.
TRUMPET, FRENCH HORN, BARITONE and TUBA:
Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Cream, Mouthpiece brush, Cleaning Snake and Polishing Cloth
TROMBONE:
Slide Kit (includes slide oil, cream, and spray bottle) Mouthpiece Brush, Cleaning Snake and Polishing Cloth
PERCUSSION:
6th Grade students will need a Percussion Kit with bells and a practice pad with a stand and two pairs of Vic Firth General Drumsticks and Bell Mallets
7th/8th Grade students will need a Stick Bag, 2 pairs of Vic Firth General Drumsticks, one pair of Yarn Mallets, one pair of Timpani General Mallets, one pair of Medium-Hard Rubber Mallets and one pair of Bell Mallets
7th and 8th grade: please have these supplies by the end of the first week of class.
6th grade: will take more time to determine what you will be needing.
BAND BINDER
Students should have their band binder every day for band class.
Sturdy 1- 1.5 inch ring binder with pockets on the inside
10 pages of lined paper in binder
Pencil pouch with three holes inserted into binder
Pencils with erasers in pencil pouch
One large eraser in pencil pouch
Pencil Sharpener in pencil pouch
15-20 matte sheet protectors and 4 dividers in binder labeled as
Practice Skills, Sheet Music, Staff Paper, Handouts
Method Book in binder (provided by ACMS)
BAND UNIFORM
The following uniform will be mandatory for all concert performances:
Solid black from the waist to the floor (slacks are preferred)
Gentlemen will wear black pants
Ladies may wear pants or skirts that fall below the knee and black tight
Solid black shoes (dress shoes preferred) and black socks.
ACMS band polo shirt ($20 donation to ACMS band requested)
Only students who are in uniform at concert time will be allowed to perform and receive credit for their performance. Students who arrive partially in uniform (non-black shoes, wrong color clothes, etc.) will lose 50 grade points for their performance and may be asked to sit out.
FLUTES:
Tuning Rod, Cleaning Cloth, and Polishing Cloth
CLARINETS AND SAXES:
Reeds (purchase by the box) – Size 2 to 3 (harder for more advanced students), Reed Guard that hold 4 reeds, Cleaning Swab, Mouthpiece Brush, Small Brush to clean between the keys and Cork Grease. Please ensure you have four playable reeds ready at all times.
TRUMPET, FRENCH HORN, BARITONE and TUBA:
Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Cream, Mouthpiece brush, Cleaning Snake and Polishing Cloth
TROMBONE:
Slide Kit (includes slide oil, cream, and spray bottle) Mouthpiece Brush, Cleaning Snake and Polishing Cloth
PERCUSSION:
6th Grade students will need a Percussion Kit with bells and a practice pad with a stand and two pairs of Vic Firth General Drumsticks and Bell Mallets
7th/8th Grade students will need a Stick Bag, 2 pairs of Vic Firth General Drumsticks, one pair of Yarn Mallets, one pair of Timpani General Mallets, one pair of Medium-Hard Rubber Mallets and one pair of Bell Mallets
It is strongly recommended that all students purchase a folding music stand so they can practice with the correct posture. A metronome and chromatic auto tuner are also recommended for students in the 7th and 8th grades.
Students should put their names on the outside of their cases.
- MUSIC STORES
The following is a list of music stores available to you where you can purchase music supplies, rent instruments, get instruments repaired, order music, find private teachers, etc. It is suggested that you call the music stores to see if they have what you need in stock before driving to the store:
Absolute Music Blue Note B's
8175 S.Virginia , Suite 600, Reno 1155 West 4th St. Suite 108, Reno
(775) 852-2637 (775)-453-9219
Between the Notes
11075 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
(530) 852-9378
Instrument/Equipment Liability: Most student-owned instrument's are covered by homeowner’s insurance, but it would be wise to check your policy. To be safe, know your instruments’ make and serial number. If you are using a school instrument we ask that you make a $75 donation to ACMS for the loan of the instrument for the school year. Please have any damage that is not normal wear and tear repaired before returning the instrument at the end of the school year.