Blackman Middle School Band 3945 Blaze Dr., Murfreesboro, TN. 37128

615/893-5815 ext. 29155 FAX 615/904-3861 www.blm.rcs.k12.tn.us click clubs then band David England and John Hearnes, Directors

Band Shirts/uniform – All band students will need to purchase a band t-shirt and a concert polo. An order form is attached to this packet.

Method Books: 6th Grade – Essential Elements 2000 Book 1

7th Grade – Essential Elements 2000 Book 2 Foundations for Superior Performance 8th Grade – Foundations for Superior Performance (same as 7th grade book from last year)

Instrument Specific Supplies for All Band Members: Flute (All grades) Cleaning cloth and cleaning rod (mandatory)(7th/8th grade only) Flute Lyres (flip folder included), Extra pages if needed Clarinet/Saxophone Cleaning swab (mandatory) Box of reeds Vandoren or LaVoz (6th grade 2 ½ or 3 strength, 7th/8th grade 3 or 3 ½ strength) Each clarinet and sax student needs at least one box of good reeds at all times (mandatory), a reed guard is optional. (7th/8th grade only) Lyre, Flip Folder, Extra pages if needed Recommended clarinet step up/replacement mouthpieces: Vandoren M30 or B45, Premier by Hite, or James Pyne Poly Crystal Brass Valve/slide oil, slide grease (mandatory) Mouthpiece brushes (large and small), cleaning snake, and a cleaning cloth. (mandatory) (7th/8th grade only) Lyre, Flip Folder, Extra pages if needed See the directors for step up/replacement mouth pieces. Percussion One pair of IP-LD snare sticks or equivalent such as Vic Firth SD 1, or any brand 5B or 2B size NO OTHER SIZE STICKS ARE PERMITTED FOR USE IN THE BAND CLASS! One pair of either IP F7 or IP F8 mallets (IP LD and IP F9 are included in the beginner kits) (7th/8th grade only) Flip Folder, Extra pages if needed Stick bag to keep sticks and mallets is optional. Optional supplies for all band members: Complete care/cleaning kits Wire music stands Korg MA 30 Digital Metronome Tuner Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about a BMS student’s purchase.