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AGS Bands Supply List

For instrument rental, repair, and supply purchases, we recommend Marshall Music.  A representative from Marshall Music picks up from, and delivers to AGS every week on monday afternoons. Contact them at 1-800-221-1755. Supplies can also be purchased easily from Amazon (links below).

All Students NEED:
  • School-Issued Planner - bring it every day
  • Pencils and a three-ring pencil pouch for pencils, reeds, oil, etc.
  • 1-1.5” (minimum) black, three-ring binder
  • Plastic page protectors (20-30)
  • Folding Music Stand (this will be kept at home)​
  • OPTIONAL: Korg Electronic Tuner with clip-on microphone (These are the kind we recommend, and use in class) OR download an app.

Woodwinds (Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone)  
  • At least 3-4 good reeds at all times.  
    • Clarinet: Vandoren Reeds (Dark Blue Box) or Royal Reeds (Light Blue Box) - Strength #2.5 or above.
    • Alto Sax: Vandoren Reeds (Dark Blue Box) or Royal Reeds (Light Blue Box) - Strength #2.5 or above.
    • Tenor Sax: Vandoren Reeds (Dark Blue Box) or Royal Reeds (Light Blue Box) - Strength #2.5 or above.
  • ALL Clarinet & Saxophones: mouthpiece patches make life easier on your teeth!
  • Clarinet Suggested Ligature: Rovner Dark 1R (Comes with a mouthpiece cap/cover)
  • Alto Sax Suggested Ligature: Rovner Dark 1RL (Comes with a mouthpiece cap/cover)
  • Tenor Sax Suggested Ligature: Rovner Dark 2R (Comes with a mouthpiece cap/cover)
  • Alto & Tenor Sax Suggested Neck Strap: Neotech
  • Recommended for Flutes with larger hands: BoPep
  • Recommended for Clarinets: Thumb Rest Cover
  • Cork grease (Some probably came with the instrument, but if you run out, this is fine.)
  • Cleaning swab (Again, this probably came with the instrument, but if not, here you go.)
  • Name tag on case with student’s name and phone number

Brass (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euph., Tuba)
  • Valve oil (Blue Juice is the best brand)
  • Slide grease (Vasoline)
  • Mouthpiece brush 
  • “Snake” internal slide cleaner made for brass instruments
  •  Name tag on case with student’s name and phone number
  • Trombones ONLY: Lemon Pledge or Slide Cream for slides (But seriously, Lemon Pledge is the BEST.)
  • Nice upgrade for Trumpets: Protec Leather Valve Guard
  • Nice upgrade for French Horns: Protec Hand Guard
  • Nice upgrade for Trombones: Leather Slide Grip Set

Percussion 
  • RealFeel 2-sided practice pad​
  • Vic Firth Symphonic Collection SD Sticks  VF SCS1
  • Vic Firth 7A Wood Sticks VF 7A
  • Vic Firth Ralph Hardimon Sticks VF Ralph Hardimon
  • Vic Firth General Timpani Mallets VF T1 
  • Vic Firth Medium Cord Marimba Mallets VF M70
  • Yamaha Power Drum Key
  • Vic Firth Stick Bag
  • (All of the above items come in the Percussion Package from Marshall Music, at a significant discount)

Books (Also available from Marshall Music, see above, and Amazon):
6th Grade
  • Essential Elements Book 1 (Yellow) Make sure you get the right instrument book too.
7th Grade 
  • Essential Elements Book 1 (Yellow) from 6th Grade
  • Essential Elements Book 2 (Red)
8th Grade 
  • Essential Elements Book 1 (Yellow) from 6th Grade
  • Essential Elements Book 2 (Red) from 7th Grade
  • Essential Technique Book 3 (Blue)

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  • Home
  • CALENDAR
  • ENSEMBLES
    • FHS MARCHING TIGERS
    • FHS JAZZ ORCHESTRA
    • FHS WIND ENSEMBLE
    • FHS SYMPHONIC BAND
    • FHS WINTER DRUMLINE
    • AGS 8th Grade Band
    • AGS 7th Grade Band
    • AGS 6th Grade Band
  • RESOURCES
    • AGS BAND RESOURCES
    • FHS BAND RESOURCES
    • FAPS Music Curriculum
  • AUDITIONS
    • FHS JAZZ AUDITIONS
    • FHS WIND AUDITIONS
  • PARENTS
    • Beginning Band
    • AGS GRADING/POLICIES
    • AGS SUPPLY LIST
    • AGS BAND FUNDRAISING
    • PRIVATE LESSONS
    • FHS GRADING/POLICIES
    • FHS BAND BOOSTERS
    • MARCHING BAND FORMS
    • LOGO WEAR
    • BAND PHOTOS
    • BLUE LAKE SUMMER CAMP
    • CONTACT