| Intrument Security |
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At the beginning of the year, each student will be
asked to write his/her name, instrument, and instrument model and
serial number on a security list. This list will be used to identify
any lost and/or found instruments. Parents are encouraged to obtain
insurance for their child's instrument. Fairfax County Public Schools
will not replace lost or stolen instruments. |
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Storage Room |
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An instrument storage room, located within room 148,
is available for students to keep their instruments during the school
day. Students using the room must reserve a storage bin at the beginning
of the year by signing a logbook located in the front of the room. |
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The following items should NOT be stored
in the instrument storage room: |
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Flutes |
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Low brass mouthpieces |
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Expensive mouthpieces |
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Mouthpieces of shared instruments |
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Music folders |
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Sheet music or music books |
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Drum sticks and drum pads |
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Binders |
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Backpacks |
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Lunches |
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Anything else that is not an instrument or instrument
case |
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The storage room is locked whenever a teacher is not
present. As stated in Chapter 3, "Daily Classroom Rules,"
students are not to enter the instrument storage room without permission
from the teacher. Students found entering the room without permission
will receive an after-school detention. Furthermore, a principal
referral will be issued to any student found handling another student's
instrument without permission or found in a suspicious situation
in the instrument storage room. |
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| Intrument
Requirements |
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Flutes |
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A cleaning rod |
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Handkerchief for cleaning |
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Recommended: Pad paper may be needed |
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Oboes
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At least five reeds on hand at all times |
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A reed watering well-A camera film case works well! |
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A cleaning swab or turkey feather |
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Clarinets |
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At least five reeds on hand at all times. Make sure
you know which strength you need! |
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Beginners: 2 or 2-1/2 |
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Cadet & Concert Bands: 2-1/2 or 3 |
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Symphonic Bands: 3 or harder-check with your teacher! |
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A cleaning swab |
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Cork grease |
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Saxophones |
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At least five reeds on hand at all times. Make sure
you know which strength you need! |
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Beginners: 2 or 2-1/2 |
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Cadet & Concert Bands: 2-1/2 or 3 |
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Symphonic Bands: 3 or harder-check with your teacher! |
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Bassoons |
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At least five reeds on hand at all times. Check with
your teacher to find out the proper strength. |
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A seat strap. |
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Trumpets |
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A valve cleaning brush |
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At least one bottle of valve oil |
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Recommended: Slide grease; use sparingly; one tube
will last a long, long time! |
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French Horns |
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Valve oil |
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Recommended: Slide grease. Use sparingly; one tube
will last a long, long time! |
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Trombones |
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Slide oil or cream |
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A small spray bottle for water |
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Baritones |
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Valve oil |
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Recommended: Slide grease; use sparingly; one tube
will last a long, long time! |
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Tubas |
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Valve oil |
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Recommended: Slide grease. Use sparingly; one tube
will last a long, long time! |
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Percussion
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At least four pairs of drumsticks are needed. |
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Vic Firth SD1 General recommended. |
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Make sure that all drumsticks are clearly marked with
the student's name. |
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| School Instruments |
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Most instruments in the band are available
for rent at local music stores. The school has a limited number
of instruments that are difficult or impossible to rent at these
stores. A limited number of bass clarinets, oboes, bassoons, tenor
saxophones, baritone saxophones, french horns, euphoniums and tubas
are available for rent through the school. These instruments are
usually shared with other students, each student being assigned
a personal mouthpiece. Arrangements for home practice must be made
between students assigned to an instrument. |
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Those students who are eligible for free
or reduced cost lunch may be able to rent an instrument through
Fairfax County Public Schools at a reduced cost. These instrument
rentals are subject to eligibility requirements and availability.
Students should see their band teacher for details. |
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Percussion Fee :: There is an
annual fee charged to percussion students for the use of the school's
percussion equipment. This does not replace the need for students
to come to class with their own sticks and percussion instruments. |
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Music Stand :: For home practice, foldable/portable
stands come in a variety of models. Heavy-duty music stands are
also available at many music stores. |
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Metronome :: This is a device that plays a
steady beat at a number of given tempos. Electronic metronomes are
the most reliable. |
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Electronic Tuner :: This is a device that tells
the student the exact pitch that is being played. Students can learn
to play in tune with the help of an electronic tuner. Pocket-sized
models are recommended. |
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Step-up Model
Instruments
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Most student model instruments are designed for durability,
but many advancing students choose to purchase an upgraded instrument.
Step-up models are crafted to play with better tone, better
intonation (playing in tune), and better valve/key action. They
tend to be a bit more delicate than beginner models, and students
should strongly consider keeping their original instruments
for situations, such as marching band, where durability is needed.
Parents should consult Mr. Helm, Miss Lewis, or Mr. Burke for
details on various models. A number of music stores should be
contacted, since prices on instruments vary greatly from store
to store.
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