Flute
The flute is the smallest instrument taught in beginning band. It plays most of the high notes of the band, but also sounds very nice and mellow in the lower register.
The cost of the flute is $75 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and reeds.
The cost of the flute is $75 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and reeds.
Clarinet
The clarinet is another smaller instrument that many students play in band. It breaks apart into many sections and fits in a small case that can sometimes fit in a student's backpack.
The cost of the clarinet is $80 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and reeds.
A $5 supply fee is included in this price for reeds
The cost of the clarinet is $80 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and reeds.
A $5 supply fee is included in this price for reeds
Bass Clarinet
The bass clarinet is a unique instrument. Very few students play this instrument in the elementary band program. It will take more air than other instruments due to its size. The bass clarinet is one of the largest woodwind instruments in the band.
The cost of the bass clarinet is $40 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and reeds.
A $10 supply fee is included in this price for reeds
The cost of the bass clarinet is $40 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and reeds.
A $10 supply fee is included in this price for reeds
Saxophone
The saxophone is another common instrument. Students typically start on the alto saxophone, but have the option of trying the tenor saxophone if they are physically capable (arm length and lung capacity).
The cost of the alto saxophone is $135 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and reeds.
The cost of the tenor saxophone is $40 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and reeds.
A $10 supply fee is included in this price for reeds
The cost of the alto saxophone is $135 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and reeds.
The cost of the tenor saxophone is $40 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and reeds.
A $10 supply fee is included in this price for reeds
Trumpet
The trumpet is another common instrument in the band. This instrument requires a musically trained ear. It has a smaller case that is quite easy to carry to school.
The cost of the trumpet is $75 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and valve oil.
A $5 supply fee is included in the price for valve oil.
The cost of the trumpet is $75 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and valve oil.
A $5 supply fee is included in the price for valve oil.
French Horn
The french horn is another unique instrument. There are very few students that play the horn in elementary band. The instrument has a beautiful sound when played correctly. This instrument requires a great deal of practice and is very challenging.
The cost of the french horn is $25 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and valve oil.
A $5 supply fee is included in the price for valve oil.
The cost of the french horn is $25 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and valve oil.
A $5 supply fee is included in the price for valve oil.
Trombone
The trombone is another unique instrument that has a great sound when played correctly. The instrument requires longer arm length that a typical instrument, but there are modifications that can be made if the student has the desire to play.
The cost of the trombone is $25 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and valve oil.
A $5 supply fee is included in the price for valve oil.
The cost of the trombone is $25 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and valve oil.
A $5 supply fee is included in the price for valve oil.
Baritone
The baritone is similar to a tuba, but smaller. Most elementary students would have a very difficult time making a sound on the tuba due to its size. This instrument could be the "training wheels" to the tuba when they reach 7th or 8th grade.
The cost of the baritone is $25 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and valve oil.
A $5 supply fee is included in the price for valve oil.
The cost of the baritone is $25 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and valve oil.
A $5 supply fee is included in the price for valve oil.
Percussion
The percussion kit is what students commonly call the "drums". Students chosen to play percussion will be required to learn the bells also. Students will not get a drum to take home. They learn on the practice pad at home. All percussion students must rent a percussion kit. Students may not join percussion simply because they have a drum at home.
The cost of the percussion kit is $75 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and sticks/mallets.
The cost of the percussion kit is $75 per school year. This fee includes the instrument, a lesson book, and sticks/mallets.