Saxophone

If you play the saxophone, then you will need:

1. A saxophone with case
2. Mouthpiece and Cap
3. Ligature
4. Reeds 
5. Reed case (for 4 reeds)
6. Soft padded neck strap
7. Mouthpiece patch
8. Cork Grease
9. Soft polishing cloth
10. Cleaning swab

6th-8th Graders also need:

1. Black 1” 3-ring binder
2. 10 (or more!) plastic sheet protectors
3. 5 tab dividers
4. Pencil Bag/Pencils
5. Notebook Paper

Books:

1. Essential Elements Book 1 (5th - 6th Grade) 
2. Essential Elements Book 2 (6th - 8th Grade) 

Mouthpieces: choose from Clark W. Fobes Debut, Selmer C*, or Vandoren Optemum AL3

Box of Reeds: choose from Vandoren blue box or D’Addario Reserve. Strength: 2.5 (5th grade only) Strength 3 - 3.5 (6th grade and up)

Recommended brands/models of saxophones:

• Yamaha
• Selmer
• P. Mauriat

Please contact the band director before purchasing a saxophone brand that is not on this list.