Required Materials
All Students
--Music – Sheet music will be provided in class. This music must be turned back in to Mrs. Elenum after every concert.
--1/2” BLACK 3-ring binder with paper. We will use this every day as our music journal. It is very important that this binder is 1 inch or smaller, as larger binders will not fit in our storage slots. Binders must be black in order to go on stage for performances.
--Pencil – Students may not write on their music in pen under any circumstances.
Band & Orchestra Students
--Instrument – Students will need to provide their own instruments. Most students rent or purchase instruments from local music vendors. There are a few school instruments available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis at $100/school year, and they vary in quality. If you would like to rent a school instrument, send me an email with your request and I will send home a rental form.
Orchestra Students Only
--Habits of a Successful String Musician
--Full set of extra strings
--Rosin
--Shoulder Rest - Violin, Viola
--Endpin Stop or Rock Stop - Cello, Bass (if the bass does not have a rubber stop)
Band Students Only
--Foundations for Superior Performance - Woodwinds and Brass
--Cleaning rag or swab - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon
--Cork grease - Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon
--Extra Reeds (at least 3) - Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon
--Slide Grease - French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba
--Valve Oil - Trumpet, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba
Percussion Students Only (links are for suggestions)
--Developing Dexterity for Snare Drum
--Funny Mallets: My First Book for Xylophone and Marimba
--Stick Bag
--Snare Drum Sticks (preferred: Vic Firth SD-1, but any wooden tip stick will do)
--Acrylic or Plastic Bell Mallets
--Wooden Xylophone Mallets (or this, as a more affordable backup bell/xylo option)
--Soft or Medium Yarn Mallets
--Recommended: Soft or Medium Timpani Mallets
*If you have any questions or concerns about the required materials, please email me! Percussion especially can get overwhelming with the variety of mallets available and needed.*