BELTON ISD
6TH GRADE BEGINNING BAND 2013-14
ALTO SAXOPHONE
Recommended Brands:
Yamaha YAS 23 Selmer AS600
Jupiter 667 GN Selmer Soloist ASOL300
Jupiter CAS 70 Carnegie Vito 7133/7131 Buffet-BC8101
Items Required (from music store):
1. Selmer C* Mouthpiece or Rousseau 4R Mouthpiece or Fobes (with a ligature)
2. Care Kit: Swab, duster brush, polishing cloth, cork grease, mouthpiece
brush, neck cleaner, key oil (students do not need this)
3. Double Reed Guard to protect and store 4 reeds
4. 4 Vandoren Reeds – Strength 3
5. Neckstrap
6. Band Books
For Lake Belton MS: Ed Sueta Band Method BK 1 & 2
7 Portable music stand - for home practiceOther item required:
9. 1-inch 3-ring binder with student’s name on the outside
In the yellow pages of the phone book, there are Music Instrument Dealers listed that can make new or used instruments available to you. Their rental plans are designed to give your child the opportunity to begin an instrument with only a minimal investment. Dealers may have differences in their lease-purchase plans. Shop carefully for the plan that best suits your needs.
You can purchase or obtain an instrument from other sources. Please use this list as a guide and check mouthpieces. No students will be turned away from not having the “right brand”. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Nalley at Belton Middle School or Mrs. Flowers at Lake Belton Middle School if you have any questions on an instrument to purchase outside of a instrument music dealer.
Remember, it’s the instrument condition and the mouthpiece, not always the age of the instrument that is important.
Please do not let students play the instrument and/or mouthpieces before they have had instructions. This simple precaution is so that we can teach students the proper way to assemble and care for their instrument. Please help us help you protect your investment. Also, improper playing habits that are hard to fix may begin.