2026-2027 Band Room Wish List
We are so thankful for the incredible support from the Marvin Ridge Band Boosters and all of your fundraising efforts for specialized instructors and instrument repairs during the year! Check back in August to find out more about smaller items we can use in the band room for every-day instruction! COMING SOON!
Student Supply List: Class Materials
Our class utilizes the software embedded in Canvas by Union County. There are no additional software programs necessary for band at Marvin Ridge, but we are happy to discuss some helpful practice tools with you and your child should you desire additional support!
General Required Materials:
*Instrument Specific Materials are listed in the next chart*
New Method Books for the 6th Graders for the 2026-27 School Year.
| 6th Grade |
7th and 8th Grade |
- Assigned Band Instrument (Rental Link)
- Essential Elements Book 1
- Habits of a Succesful Beginner Band Musician
- 1 inch, 3-ring binder with 25 sheet protectors
- Pencils! (Pencil pouch is recommended, but not required
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- Assigned Band Instrument
- 1 inch, 3-ring binder with 25 sheet protectors
- Pencils! (Pencil pouch is recommended, but not required
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Instrument Specific Materials:
| Flute |
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Clarinet
Alto Sax
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- Cork Grease
- Instrument Swab (silk is recommended)
- Minimum 3 working reeds. Vandoren brand reeds can be purchased at the Music and Arts Center in the Arboretum Shopping Center. Reed strengths may vary based on the individual student, but please purchase reeds using the general guide below.
- Vandoren size 2 (6th Grade)
- Vandoren size 2 1/2 (7th Grade)
- Vandoren size 3 (8th Grade)
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Oboe
Bassoon
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- Minimum 3 working reeds (handmade if possible or "Singin Dog" brand
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| Trumpet |
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| Trombone |
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French Horn
Euphonium
Tuba
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- Independently purchased mouthpiece that travels between home and school each day. Mouthpiece Recommendations:
- French Horn: Yamaha Standard or 32C4, Bach 7
- Euphonium: Bach 6 1/2 AL, Yamaha 48
- Tuba Mouthpiece: Bach 33524 AW, Yamaha 67c, Perantucci 84
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Bass Clarinet
Tenor Sax
Bari Sax
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- Cork Grease
- Instrument Swab (silk is recommended)
- Minimum 3 working reeds. Vandoren brand reeds can be purchased at the Music and Arts Center in the Arboretum Shopping Center. Reed strengths may vary based on the individual student, but please purchase reeds using the general guide below.
- Vandoren size 2 1/2 (7th Grade)
- Vandoren size 3 (8th Grade)
- Bari Sax Players in most cases will use size 2 or 2 1/2
- Independently purchased mouthpiece and ligature that travels between home and school each day.
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| Percussion |
- Stick Bag with snare drum sticks, yarn, plastic, and timpani mallets.
- Bell kit and practice pad remain at home for practice sessions and recorded assignments.
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