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Instrument 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 1520, is available for students to keep their instruments during the school day.
Students using the room must reserve a locker at the beginning of the year by arrangement with Mr. Helm. |
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The
following items should NOT be stored in the instrument storage room: |
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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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Instrument 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. |
