| Flute | Yamaha 500/600 series, equivalent, or better |
| Oboe | Yamaha YOB 441, YOB 841, Fox 300, 330, 450 |
| Bassoon | TBD |
| Clarinet | Buffet R-13, Vandoren B45/B46 mouthpiece, Rovner Ligature - Dark |
| Saxophone | Selmer Mark VI or Yamaha 62, Selmer C Star Mouthpiece Rovner Ligature - Dark |
| Trumpet | Bach Stradavarius 180-37, Yamaha (6310, 6335, 6345), mouthpieces to be discussed with the private teacher |
| Horn | (small stature player) Holton 177, 178, possibly Conn 9D (taller student) Conn 8D, 8DY mouthpieces to be discussed with the private teacher |
| Trombone | Bach 42 (BO, KO, A) or Conn 88H-O Bach 6.5 AL, or 5G/5GS mouthpiece |
| Tuba | Miraphone pro 186-4U |
| Percussion | Mallet bag, with assorted mallets for each instrument |
Please Note: Used instruments of the above in good repair
also make a good choice.
WHERE TO FIND?
Please check with your student’s private instructor first. Many times, an instructor may have access to high quality used instruments of the same make and model through professional connections.
In addition, Nick Rail Music (1-800-649-5354) is the premier vendor in our area for these high quality instruments.