Materials for Band
Students may borrow an instrument from the school. The fee to do so is $125 for wind instruments and $62.50 for percussion. All percussion are responsible for the fee as they all play on school instruments. These fees help us keep the instruments in working order and clean for many many years into the future.
If a student qualifies for free and reduced lunch, these fees are waived. If you do not qualify and still need assistance with an instrument or any of the materials, please don't hesitate to reach out.
If a student qualifies for free and reduced lunch, these fees are waived. If you do not qualify and still need assistance with an instrument or any of the materials, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Notes about purchasing an instrument:
It is important to purchase a high quality instrument. There are many what we in the professional call Instrument Shaped Objects or ISOs. These instruments are tempting to purchase because they are cheap, but as with many things, you get what you pay for. A good rule of thumb is this statement: If you could also purchase underwear or toilet paper from the website or store that has your instrument for sale, it’s probably an ISO. Local shops will not recommend these instruments to you and after years of research I can promise you that our local music stores are as good a deal as you are going to get without taking a big risk.
I like to relate it to purchasing a car. Buying an ISO is like trying to use a Power Wheels car. The shop won’t fix it and while it will technically work, it will not get you where you need to go. Unlike a car, most instruments if cared for properly maintain their value so if you make a good investment you should be able to recoup what you pay should you ever decide to sell.
Mrs. Reardon is also more than happy to help you with any such purchase. If you find something you think is a good deal I will happily investigate it for you and let you know my professional opinion.
It is important to purchase a high quality instrument. There are many what we in the professional call Instrument Shaped Objects or ISOs. These instruments are tempting to purchase because they are cheap, but as with many things, you get what you pay for. A good rule of thumb is this statement: If you could also purchase underwear or toilet paper from the website or store that has your instrument for sale, it’s probably an ISO. Local shops will not recommend these instruments to you and after years of research I can promise you that our local music stores are as good a deal as you are going to get without taking a big risk.
I like to relate it to purchasing a car. Buying an ISO is like trying to use a Power Wheels car. The shop won’t fix it and while it will technically work, it will not get you where you need to go. Unlike a car, most instruments if cared for properly maintain their value so if you make a good investment you should be able to recoup what you pay should you ever decide to sell.
Mrs. Reardon is also more than happy to help you with any such purchase. If you find something you think is a good deal I will happily investigate it for you and let you know my professional opinion.