RENTING INSTRUMENTS FOR BEGINNING BAND (1st Year Band Students) Rent an instrument and buy your band book/accessories using one of the following options: 1) Online at www.musicarts.com 2) Fill out the rental form and mail it to Music & Arts (see your school band director for one) 3) In-store (Music & Arts in the Lawrence Park Shopping Center in Broomall, PA) The deadline to have your instrument and materials is Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. FAQ’s What brands of instruments would you recommend using if I am not renting/purchasing through Music & Arts? Flute – Yamaha, Pearl, Gemeinhardt, Allora Clarinet – Buffet, Yamaha, Selmer, Bundy, Leblanc Alto Sax – Yamaha, Buffet, Jupiter, Selmer, Bundy Trumpet – Bach, Yamaha, King, Jupiter, Blessing, Getzen French Horn (single) – Yamaha, Conn, Holton Trombone – Bach, Yamaha, Getzen, Jupiter, Blessing, Bundy Baritone Horn – Yamaha, Jupiter, King Tuba – Yamaha, Jupiter, King Drum Kits* – Pearl, Ludwig, Yamaha, Vic Firth *Kit should include sticks, mallets, bells, a drum pad, and a snare. What other materials will my child need for band? Method Book (for all students) Standard of Excellence - Book 1 by Bruce Pearson (for brass, woodwinds, percussion) Drum Class Method – Volume 1 by Alyn J. Heim (for percussion) Reeds (for Bb Clarinet, Alto Sax) Vandoren (Blue Box), Mitchell Lurie, or Rico brand – 2½ strength Cork Grease (for Bb Clarinet, Alto Sax) Valve Oil (for Trumpet, French Horn, Baritone Horn, Tuba) Slide Grease (for Trombone) Handkerchief for cleaning inside of instrument (for Flute) *Materials can be found at music stores such as Music & Arts, George’s Music, or any other credible music instrument dealer. .