Instrument Checklists - Music 8

BRASS

Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

REQUIRED: Instrument + mouthpiece, slide grease, valve oil, mouthpiece brush, soft cloth, water towel + ziplock bag or container

OPTIONAL: polishing cloth, “Essential Elements Book 1”, cleaning snake

Horn

REQUIRED: Instrument + mouthpiece, slide grease, ROTARY valve oil, mouthpiece brush, soft cloth, water towel + ziplock bag or container

OPTIONAL: polishing cloth, “Essential Elements Book 1”, cleaning snake

WOODWIND

Flute

REQUIRED: Instrument, cleaning swab (for inside), cleaning rod, soft cleaning cloth (outside)

OPTIONAL: polishing cloth, “Essential Elements Book 1”

Oboe

REQUIRED: Instrument, cleaning swab with string, cork grease, 2 reeds (look for medium soft strength, real cork at the bottom), reed-guard, small container for reed-water

OPTIONAL: polishing cloth, “Essential Elements Book 1”, extra reed

Bassoon

REQUIRED: Instrument, cleaning swab with string, cork grease, 2 reeds (look for medium soft strength, real cork at the bottom), reed-guard, small container for reed-water

OPTIONAL: polishing cloth, “Essential Elements Book 1”, extra reed

Clarinet

REQUIRED: Instrument, cleaning swab, cork grease, 5 Reeds (2.5 Strength, Juno/Vandoren brands preferred, Rico Royal acceptable), reed guard (fits 2 or 4 reeds). NO RICO ORANGE

OPTIONAL: polishing cloth, “Essential Elements Book 1”, ONE (single) 2.0 Strength reed

Saxophone (Alto, Tenor or Baritone)

REQUIRED: Instrument, cleaning swab with string, cork grease, 5 Reeds (2.0 Strength, Juno or Vandoren brands preferred, Rico Royal acceptable), reed guard (fits 2 or 4 reeds)

OPTIONAL: polishing cloth, “Essential Elements Book 1”