Concert Bands

Materials for Class:
Habits for a Successful Musician

Pope Band Technique Book

Tuner & Metronome

Tuner Individualized Pickup

Pencils

Band Folder with Repertoire

Materials for Class:
Habits for a Successful Musician

Pope Band Technique Book

Tuner & Metronome

Tuner Individualized Pickup

Pencils

Band Folder with Repertoire

Materials for Class:
Habits for a Successful Musician

Pope Band Technique Book

Tuner & Metronome

Tuner Individualized Pickup

Pencils

Band Folder with Repertoire

Gemeinhardt 3SHB

Yamaha 381H

Gemeinhardt 33SB

Emerson Model 88B

Yamaha 574H, 577H, 677H

Azumi AZ2SRBO, AZ3SRBO

CLARINET: 

Intermediate & Advanced clarinets are made of Grenadilla wood and produce a more full and resonant sound than beginning instruments allowing them to play better in tune. 

Vandoren B45 Mouthpiece

Rovner Clarinet Ligature. 

Buffet E-12

Yamaha 400, 450

Buffet R-13

Yamaha 650, CSVR, CSV

BASS CLARINET: 

Intermediate & Advanced clarinets are made of Grenadilla wood and produce a more full and resonant sound than beginning instruments allowing them to play better in tune. 

Yamaha 621, 622

Buffet 1183

OBOE: 

Intermediate & Advanced clarinets are made of  wood and produce a more full and resonant sound than beginning instruments allowing them to play better in tune. Pope will only supply English Horns, should the music ask for this specialty instrument. 

ALTO SAX: 

These instruments offer improved construction, keywork and craftsmanship for better tone and intonation. A high 'F#" key is usually included. 

Selmer S80 C* Mouthpiece

Rovner Ligature for Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS 82Z

Selmer Paris Series III Reference 36

TENOR SAX: 

These instruments offer improved construction, keywork and craftsmanship for better tone and intonation. A high 'F#" key is usually included. 

Selmer S80 C*

Rovner Ligature for Tenor Sax

Yamaha YAS 82Z

Selmer Paris III, Reference 36

TRUMPET: 

A silver plated instruments with a medium-large bore provides a good foundation for tone production. All of these instruments offer both a third valve slide ring and first valve slide saddle for assistance in tuning. The Bach TR200 and Bach TR180 are very similar. Please talk to Mr. Sodders or Mr. Rudolph if you are interested in any trumpet upgrades. 

Bach 3C Mouthpiece

Mutes:

Dennis Wick

Yamaha

JoRal

Bach TR200S

Yamaha 300, 4335GS

Bach: Stradivarius with a 37 or 43 Bell

Yamaha Xeno YTR-8335S

FRENCH HORN: 

Students may use a school owned F Horn, but if you are interested in purchasing one, here is our recommendation. 

Farkas Mouthpiece

7 or 8 Series

Conn 8D

Yamaha: YHR 667

TROMBONES:

These trombones feature larger bores than beginning instruments allowing the students to produce a darker, warmer sound. They also include an "F" trigger attachment which is extremely helpful in navigating the faster moving HS music and technique.

When purchasing a new mouthpiece, please let the music store know the make and model of your instrument as there are Tenor and Large Shank model mouthpieces. 

Bach 6 1/2 AL Mouthpiece

Mutes:

Dennis Wick

Yamaha

JoRal

Yamaha: YSL 448G

Bach TB200 Series F

Shires Trombone

Shires Trombone Q Series

Bach: Stradivarius  

EUPHONIUMS:

Students may use school owned euphoniums, but if you are interested in purchasing one, suggestions are on the right. 

When purchasing a new mouthpiece, please let the music store know the make and model of your instrument as there are Tenor and Large Shank model mouthpieces. 

Yamaha YEP 321S

King 2280

Yamaha YEP-642II

Miraphone M5000

Cerveny VFC-EP6566

TUBAS:

Students may use school owned euphoniums, but if you are interested in purchasing one, suggestions are on the right. 

St. Petersburg Model 202 Tuba

Yamaha YBBB 201WC

Yamaha YBB-321WC, 621

Miraphone S186, 282