Beginning 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. 

Flute

• Essential Elements Flute Book 1
• Folding Music Stand
• Cleaning Rod or Yamaha Flute Maintenance Kit

Clarinet

• Essential Elements Clarinet Book 1
• Folding Music Stand 
• Reeds
  • Beginner: Juno Clarinet Reeds, Box/10 (Strength #2.5)
  • Late 6th/Early 7th Grade: Juno Clarinet Reeds, Box/10 (Strength #3)
  • 7th & 8th Grade: Vandoren Traditional Clarinet Reeds, Box/10
• Swab
• Vandoren Cork Grease
• Yamaha 4C Clarinet Mouthpiece
• Rovner Dark Leather Ligature
• Maintenance Supplies
  • Swab
  •  Cork Grease
  • or Yamaha Clarinet Maintenance Kit (includes above items)

Alto Sax

• Essential Elements Alto Sax Book 1
• Folding Music Stand
• Reeds
  • Beginner: Juno Alto Sax Reeds, Box/10 (Strength #2.5)
  • Late 6th/Early 7th Grade: Juno Alto Sax Reeds, Box/10 (Strength #3)
  • 7th & 8th Grade: Vandoren Traditional Alto Sax Reeds, Box/10
• Swab
• Vandoren Cork Grease
• Yamaha 4C Alto Sax Mouthpiece
• Rovner Dark Leather Ligature
• Maintenance Supplies
  • Swab
  •  Cork Grease
  • or Yamaha Saxophone Maintenance Kit (includes above items)

Trumpet

• Essential Elements Trumpet Book 1
• Folding Music Stand
  
• Valve Oil
• Tuning Slide Grease
• Maintenance Supplies
  • Valve Oil
  • Tuning Slide Grease
  • Trumpet Snake
  • Valve Casing Brush
  • Mouthpiece Brush
  • Polishing Cloth
  • or Yamaha Trumpet Maintenance Kit (includes above items)

French Horn

• Essential Elements French Horn Book 1
• Folding Music Stand
  
• Maintenance Supplies
  • Horn Snake
  • Mouthpiece Brush
  • Polishing Cloth
  • Rotary Valve Oil
  • Tuning Slide Grease
  • or Yamaha French Horn Maintenance Kit (includes above items)

Trombone

• Essential Elements Trombone Book 1
• Folding Music Stand
• Maintenance Supplies
  • Trombone Snake
    
  • Mouthpiece Brush
  • Polishing Cloth
  • Valve Oil
  • Tuning Slide Grease
  • or Yamaha Trombone Maintenance Kit (includes above items)

Baritone

• Essential Elements Baritone Book 1
• Folding Music Stand
• Maintenance Supplies
  • Baritone Snake
  • Valve Casing Brush
  • Mouthpiece Brush
  • Polishing Cloth
  • Valve Oil
  • Tuning Slide Grease
  • or Yamaha Low Brass Maintenance Kit (includes above items)

Percussion (Bell kit or Bell/Snare Combo Kit)

• Essential Elements Percussion Book 1
  
• Folding Music Stand
• Evans RealFeel 6" Practice Pad
• Vic Firth 2B Drum Sticks
• For drum set or jazz, Vic Firth 5A or 7A Drum Sticks

Updated 10/5/2021 per Laura Ramseyer