Pleasant Hill Middle School Bands

Class Supplies

All band students are expected to maintain a band binder throughout the year that contains their band book and all music and handouts given to them. A list of specific supplies needed for each grade level is posted below. Required and suggested supplies for woodwind, brass, and percussionists are also listed on this page.

Beginning Band Supplies

  • 1" three ring binder
  • pencil
  • 10-15 clear sheet protectors
  • 10-15 sheets of notebook paper
  • Essential Elements Book 1 for your instrument

Concert Band Supplies

  • 1" three ring binder
  • pencil
  • 10-15 clear sheet protectors
  • 10-15 sheets of notebook paper
  • Essential Elements Book 2 for your instrument

Symphonic Band Supplies

Supplies For Woodwinds

  • 2-3 working reeds at all times
  • Reed Guard or Case
  • Cleaning Swab
  • Cork Grease
  • Mouthpiece and Ligature recommendations found in Band Handbook

Supplies For Brass

  • Valve, Slide, or Rotor Oil
  • Tuning Slide Grease
  • Cleaning Snake
  • Mouthpiece recommendations found in Band Handbook

Supplies For Percussion

  • 1-2 pairs of Snare Drum Sticks (brand recommendations found in Band Handbook)
  • Medium Yarn Mallets
  • Hard Rubber Mallets
  • Stick Bag