BASIC BAND INSTRUMENTS:
Basic band instruments can be purchased from any music store that sells new or used band instruments (J&L School of Music does not provide any instruments.). Used rental or returned instruments may also be available from the music stores. THESE STORES SELL QUALITY BAND INSTRUMENTS and the brands of instruments are the ones you should choose. If you acquire an instrument from a different source, make sure that it is a brand sold in one of the stores listed below. If the instrument needs repair, all of these stores have repair facilities and they can help you. These stores also carry all the supplies or parts that an instrument might need, i.e. reeds for clarinets, oil for brass instruments, and sticks for percussion.
It is recommended that clarinet and sax players buy their own reed guard because it protects the reeds and will prove to be a real money saver.
LARGER HARMONIC INSTRUMENTS
•Includes assorted Cymbals, Congas, Bongos, Temple Blocs, Vibraphones, etc.
These larger harmonic instruments are also available from the listed stores and are generally very expensive and are not beginning band instruments. Alto and Bass Clarinets can be and usually are very “temperamental” and might not always respond very well. The J&L School of Music will be more than glad to teach these larger, harmonic instruments and at no extra cost per hour.
Recommendations: The Double Reed family of Woodwind instruments includes the oboe, English Horn, and Bassoon. It is not recommended that students begin on these instruments. If your child is an advanced student playing one of these instruments, private lessons are HIGHLY recommended.
PERCUSSION : Students should choose either a Snare Drum set or a Bell Set. If the student has a piano background, then the student has a real advantage for participating in All-Region Band competition because of the keyboard mallet requirements. Percussion players have the option of getting a Bell Set (should include a drum pad) or a Snare Drum Set.
TEXTBOOK INFORMATION:
The cost for beginning Woodwind and Brass method books (Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 for beginners and Book 2 for intermediate) will be around $7.50 per book. The cost for beginning Percussion method books (Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 for beginners and Book 2 for intermediate) will be around $16.00 per book.
MUSIC STORES:
Williamson Music:
701East Plano Pkwy. Suite 100
Plano
972-516-1331 or www.williamsonmusicco.com
The Music Shop at Rockwall
Amy J. Aamold Co-Owner
457 East Interstate 30
Rockwall, TX 75087
Email: amy@tmsar.com
- 722.8406
The Music Connection
1210 McDermott Suite 105
Allen, TX 75013
- 383.4885
- 458.0492 (business cell)
info@band-connection.com
band-connection.com
BrookMays #1
8605 Carpenter FRWY
Dallas, TX 75247
- 905.8614
- 800.637.8966
brookmays.com
BrookMays #2
5756 LBJ FRWY
Dallas, TX 75247
- 233.9633
brookmays.com
