Instrument & Equipment Suggestions for MHS Band Students
What instrument brands, models and equipment should MHS Band students have?
Flutes:
Pro Model Instrument: Powell Sonare PS75BOF w/ in-line G-Key and C# Trill key
Clarinets:
Reeds - Rico Grand Concert Selects (Classic) - Size 3.5, or Van Doren Blue Box 3-3.5, unless your private teacher suggests otherwise
Ligature - Vandoren M/O Series; https://www.musicarts.com/vandoren-mo-series-clarinet-ligature-main0079335
Bass Clarinets:
Reeds - Rico Grand Concert Selects (Classic) - Size 3, unless your private teacher suggests otherwise
Mouthpiece - Vandoren B50
Alto Saxes:
Pro-Model Instrument = Yanigasawa - AWO10 - Laquer Finish
Symphonic/Concert Band:
Reeds - Blue Box Vandorens - 2.5 or 3 Strength
Jazz Band:
Reeds - Vandoren Java Red or Green - 2.5 or 3 Strength
Mouthpieces:
Meyer - G Series Model 7
Tenor Saxes:
Pro-Model Instrument = Yanigasawa - TWO1 - Lacquer Finish
Symphonic/Concert Band:
Reeds - Blue Box Vandorens - 2.5 or 3 Strength
Jazz Band:
Reeds - Vandoren Java Red or Green - 2.5 or 3 Strength
Mouthpieces:
Ottolink - OLR-404-7S Tone Edge Rubber
Bari Saxes:
Pro-Model Instrument = Yanigasaw BW01 - Laquer Finish
Symphonic/Concert Band:
Reeds - Vandoren Blue Box 2.5
Jazz Band:
Reeds - ZZ's 2.5
Mouthpieces:
Vandoren v16 B7 Ebonite (Hard Rubber)
Trumpets:
Pro-Model Instrument: Yamaha Xeno New York Model or Bach Stradivarius Model 37
Mouthpieces:
16C4, 15C4 or 14C4 (depends on mouthshape) - For Lead playing: 14A4a or 13A4a
Mutes:
Dennis Wick Straight Mute - Jo-Ral Cup Mute - Jo-Ral Bubble Harmon w/ Stem
Euphonium/Baritones:
Pro-Model Instrument: Eastman EEP426
Accessories:
Lap Block (could be a foam block cut to fit) - used to lift the instrument closer to the player's face for easier breathing and playing.
Mouthpieces:
Bach 5G (standard) - Bach 4G (advanced)
Tubas:
Pro-Model Instruments: Eastman EBB431
Accessories:
Hercules Tuba Stand - used to lift the instrument closer to the player's face for easier breathing and playing.
Mouthpieces:
Conn Helleburg 120 or 120 model 7B (smaller face)