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Materials/Supplies

Starting on a new instrument can be daunting in more ways than one. To assist in determining the materials and/or supplies that are needed versus those that are simply “nice-to-have,” please refer to the following:

“What to Buy” Information Sheet for all Band Instruments

(Percussion has its own set of materials/supplies. Please refer to this handout.)

“What to Buy” Information Sheet for all String Instruments

General Resources

Materials/Supplies

Music Stores

Private Lessons

Honor Bands and Orchestras

Mission Attendance Area Band Course Sequence (6th-8th Grade)

Mission Attendance Area Orchestra Course Sequence (4th-8th Grade)

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