Evans Jr High Band Supplies

A Note from The Music Shoppe:

Since 1961, our family-owned business has partnered with music educators across Illinois in order to provide support for their school band & orchestra programs.

That support includes top-quality instruments rentals, repair, and an in-stock selection of all the accessories and print music students need.

We even offer free delivery to any school in our service area! Just select "Deliver to School" as your shipping method during checkout!

Instrument Rentals:

If you would like to get started with an instrument rental- or simply want more information- please visit our Instrument Rental page. All accessory preferences shown below can be selected as add-ons as you rent your instrument.
 
Rent Your Instrument Here

Accessories for your Instrument:

If you already have an instrument and just need to purchase the accessories required for your program, those can be found below. All purchases can be delivered directly to your student's school, free of charge.

After entering your shipping address during checkout, simply select "Deliver to School" as your shipping method. A pop-up box will confirm your district, school, and student's name. 

Accessories for Band

Flute

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Flute Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Flute Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Flute Silk Swab

Oboe

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Oboe Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Oboe Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Fox/Renard Oboe Reeds 
  • 5th/6th grade: Medium-Soft
  • 7th/8th grade: Medium 
• Oboe Silk Swab
• Cork Grease

Clarinet

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Clarinet Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Clarinet Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Neck Strap: 
  • Jupiter Clarinet Neck Strap (5th/6th grade)
  • Neotech Clarinet Strap w/ Metal Hook (7th/8th grade)
• Mouthpiece: 
  • Beginner replacement: Yamaha 4C
  • Intermediate/advanced: Vandoren Traditional Clarinet Mouthpiece (Option B45)
• Reeds: Juno or Vandoren 
  • 5th Grade - Strength #2.5
  • 6th Grade - Strength #3
  • 7th Grade - Strength #3 or #3.5
  • 8th Grade - Strength #3 or #3.5
• Clarinet Silk Swab
• Cork Grease

Bass Clarinet 

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Bass Clarinet Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Bass Clarinet Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Mouthpiece: 
  • Beginner replacement: Yamaha 4C
  • Intermediate/advanced: Vandoren Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece CM34 (Option B45)
• Reeds: Juno or Vandoren 
  • 6th Grade - Strength #2.5
  • 7th Grade - Strength #2.5 or #3
  • 8th Grade - Strength #2.5 or #3
• Cork Grease
• Bass Clarinet Silk Swab

Alto Sax

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Alto Sax Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Alto Sax Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Mouthpiece: 
  • Beginner replacement: Yamaha 4C
  • Intermediate step-up: Meyer 5M
• Reeds: Juno or Vandoren 
  • 5th Grade - Strength #2.5
  • 6th Grade - Strength #3
  • 7th Grade - Strength #3 or #3.5
  • 8th Grade - Strength #3 or #3.5

• Cork Grease
• Alto Sax Silk Swab

Tenor Sax 

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Tenor Sax Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Tenor Sax Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Mouthpieces: 
  • Beginner replacement: Yamaha 4C
  • Intermediate step-up: Meyer 5M
• Reeds: Juno or Vandoren 
  • 5th Grade - Strength #2.5
  • 6th Grade - Strength #3
  • 7th Grade - Strength #3 or #3.5
  • 8th Grade - Strength #3 or #3.5
• Cork Grease
• Tenor Sax Silk Swab

Bari Sax 

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Bari Sax Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Bari Sax Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Mouthpiece: 
  • Replacement: Yamaha 5C Bari Sax Mouthpiece YACBS5C
• Reeds: Vandoren 
  • 5th Grade - Strength #2.5
  • 6th Grade - Strength #3
  • 7th Grade - Strength #3 or #3.5
  • 8th Grade - Strength #3 or #3.5
• Cork Grease
• Yamaha Bari Sax Swab

Trumpet

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Trumpet Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Trumpet Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Mouthpiece: 
  • Beginner replacement: Bach Classic Series - option: 7C
  • Intermediate Step-Up: Bach Classic Series - option: 3C
• Blue Juice Valve Oil

French Horn

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations French Horn Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations French Horn Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Mouthpiece: 
  • Replacement: Conn-Selmer Holton-Farkas model

Trombone

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Trombone Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Trombone Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Mouthpiece: 
  • Small Shank Replacement: Schilke SC45 (Option 51C4)
  • Large Shank Replacement: Schilke SC55 (Option 51C4)
  • Practically all beginner-level instruments use small shank mouthpieces, while large shank is most common on intermediate and professional instruments.

Baritone/Euphonium

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Baritone Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Baritone Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Mouthpiece: 
  • Small Shank Replacement: Schilke SC45 (Option 51C4)
  • Large Shank Replacement: Schilke SC55 (Option 51C4)
  • Practically all beginner-level instruments use small shank mouthpieces, while large shank is most common on intermediate and professional instruments.
• Blue Juice Valve Oil

Tuba

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Tuba Book 1 (6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Tuba Book 2 (7th/8th grade)
• Mouthpiece: 
  • Helleberg 120S
• Blue Juice Valve Oil

Percussion

• Method Book: 
  • Sound Innovations Percussion Book 1 & Alfred's Drum Method Book 1 (5th/6th grade)
  • Sound Innovations Percussion Book 2 & Alfred's Drum Method Book 1 (7th/8th grade)
• Evans Jr High Mallet Kit