Ridgeview M. S.

2023-2024

Ridgeview Beginning Band Supply List

All Band Students

*Band Method Book—Sound Innovations for Concert Band—Book 1 (Blue Book)

*Black Protec Band Folder

*Pencils

*Notebook

*Instrument

Recommended Instrument Brands

NON-SCHOOL SUPPLIED INSTRUMENTS

Woodwinds

• Flute—Armstrong, Gemeinhardt, Jupiter, Pearl, Yamaha
• Clarinet—Jupiter, Leblanc, Selmer, Yamaha
• Alto Saxophone—Bundy II, Jupiter, Selmer, Yamaha

Brass

• Trumpet—Bach, Bundy, Conn, Holton, King, Jupiter, Yamaha
• Trombone—Bach, Bundy, Conn, Holton, King, Jupiter, Yamaha

Percussion

• Bell Kit or Percussion Kit—Innovative Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Pearl, Yamaha

***NOTE:  Armstrong, Jupiter, Mapex, Pearl, Selmer and Yamaha instrument brands are available for Rent through Music Doctors, Inc.  Music Doctors is Ridgeview’s exclusive Music Dealer, Retailer, and Repair Shop.  Their address is the following:

Music Doctors, Inc.

2465 Memorial Blvd.

Kingsport, TN  37665

423-246-6220

***NOTE:  The other brands are also good brands but may not eligible to rent, at this time, from Music Doctors. 

Non-Recommended Instrument Brands

*Glory

*Jean Paul USA

*Mendini

**If, at all possible, please avoid these brands!  They are not made the same, nor are of the same quality, as the Recommended Brands.  Thus, they are not guaranteed to last for any length of time, or work properly at all!  

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SCHOOL SUPPLIED INSTRUMENTS

• Oboe
• Bass Clarinet
• Bassoon
• Tenor Saxophone
• Horn
• Euphonium
• Tuba

School Instrument Maintenance Fee

PLEASE NOTE:  Although these instruments are supplied by the school, a general annual maintenance fee of $35 is requested prior to use.  The reason for this fee is that these instruments are more expensive to repair, and require greater maintenance and care vs. the common instruments.  Therefore, we are requesting this fee.  Cash or Checks accepted.  Checks are to be made out to Ridgeview Middle School Band.  Thank you.  

Initial Instrument Supplies

WOODWINDS

FLUTE—Flute Tuning/Cleaning Rod, Swab

OBOE—Jones Medium Soft Reed or equivalent, Reed Case (Opt.), Cork Grease, Key Oil, Weighted Cleaning Cloth

CLARINET—1 Box Ric 2.5 Clarinet Reeds, Cork Grease, Key Oil, Weighted Silk Cleaning Cloth, Woodwind Mouthpiece Cleaning Brush (Opt.)

BASS CLARINET—1 Box Rico 2.5 Bass Clarinet Reeds, Cork Grease, Key Oil, Woodwind Mouthpiece Cleaning Brush (Opt.)

BASSOON—Jones Medium Soft Reed or equivalent, Reed Case (Opt.), Cork Grease, Key Oil, Weighted Cleaning Cloth

ALTO SAXOPHONE—1 Box Rico 2.5 Alto Sax Reeds, Cork Grease, Key Oil, Weighted Silk Cleaning Cloth, Neck Strap, Pad Saver (Opt.), Woodwind Mouthpiece Cleaning Brush (Opt.)

TENOR SAXOPHONE—1 Box Rico 2.5 Tenor Sax Reeds, Cork Grease, Key Oil, Weighted Silk Cleaning Cloth, Neck Strap, Pad Saver (Opt.), Woodwind Mouthpiece Cleaning Brush (Opt.)

BRASS

TRUMPET—Jupiter 7C or Equivalent Mouthpiece, Blue Juice Valve Oil, Bach Tuning Slide Grease, Protec Trumpet Mouthpiece Brush, Valve Casing Cleaning Rod with Cloth, Protec Rubber Instrument Snake, Mouthpiece Pouch (Opt.)

HORN—Bach or Holton Rotor Oil, Bach Tuning Slide Grease, Protec Mouthpiece Brush, Rubber Instrument Snake

TROMBONE—Jupiter 6 ½ AL or Equivalent Mouthpiece, Yamaha Slide Cream/Oil or Equivalent, Bach Tuning Slide Grease, Protec Mouthpiece Brush, Rubber Instrument Snake, Mouthpiece Pouch (Opt.)

EUPHONIUM—Jupiter 6 ½ AL or Equivalent Mouthpiece, Blue Juice Valve Oil, Bach Tuning Slide Grease, Protec Mouthpiece Brush, Valve Casing Cleaning Rod with Cloth, Rubber Instrument Snake, Mouthpiece Pouch (Opt.)

TUBA—Jupiter 24AW or Conn Helliburg Mouthpiece, Blue Juice Valve Oil, Bach Tuning Slide Grease, Protec Mouthpiece Brush, Valve Casing Cleaning Rod with Cloth, Mouthpiece Pouch (Opt.)

PERCUSSION

**Although the Bell Kit or Percussion Kit will come with 1-Pair Bell Mallets, 1-Pair Snare Sticks, Practice Pad, etc., students will also need the following:

1-Stick/Mallet Bag

1-pair Marimba (Yarn) Mallets

1-pair Xylophone (Hard) Mallets

1-pair Vibraphone (Yarn Mushroom) Mallets

2-pair SD1 General Snare Sticks 

PERCUSSION PLEASE NOTE:  You will go through several pair of drum sticks!!!   

***Parents, if you have any questions about your child’s beginner band needs or requirements, please contact Mr. McCullough at [email protected] or call Ridgeview Middle School at 276-835-1601.

The Ridgeview Band Program thanks you for your continued support!!!