Announcements

Advanced band students must have the following items for the 2009-2010 school year:
Flip folder
Lyre
Foundations for Superior Performance (blue warm up book)

Summer Band Camp Session 2 information was sent home with the students at the conclusion of session 1. We look forward to seeing everyone in August!

Percussion supply information for advanced band students was sent home during the first session of band camp. Below are some online examples of the supplies. Also listed are some website where the items may be purchased at lower prices.

For students who need most items on the supply list, there are a few companies who sell a combination pack. They contain acceptable brands and models for each item. The only item missing from the combination packs are the marching snare drum sticks; those would need to be purchased separatly.
Vic Firth Combo Pack
Innovative Percussion Combo Pack
Pro-Mark Combo Pack

For students who need only a few items from the supply list, here is an example of each item on the list:
Stick Bag
Concert Snare Drum Sticks
Marching Snare Drum Sticks (wood tips)
Medium Yarn Marimba Mallets
Xylophone and Bell Mallets
Timpani Mallets

Here are some websites where these items can be purchased.
Woodwind and Brasswind
Music 123
Columbus Percussion
Lonestar Percussion
Steve Weiss Music

As always, supplies can also be purchased in person at any of the area music stores:
Gott Music
Strait Music
String and Horn Shop

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