Back-To-School Essentials

*****This is a list of all recommended accessories for band and orchestra students. For our current book list, click here. To rent an instrument, click here. **************

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Woodwinds
Brass

Orchestra Students:

All Instruments:

Violin/Viola/Cello Rosin (Bass players see below)	D'Addario Dark Rosin D'Addario Dark Rosin w/ Guard Kaplan Rosin Kaplan Rosin w/ Case Jade Rosin Pirastro Rosin	Mrs. Harman (Maple Grove Middle School) recommends Pirastro for all of her students
Tuner (for instrument specific tuners see below)	Battery-Powered Tuner Basic Rechargeable Tuner Nexxus 360 Rechargeable Tuner	We recommend the Nexxus 360 tuners for violin players because they handle higher notes better than the others
Cleaning Cloth	Howard Core Cleaning Cloth	An essential for getting rid of that pesky rosin dust

Violin:

Shoulder Rest	3/4-4/4 Shoulder Rest 1/2-3/4 Shoulder Rest	Smaller sizes/other colors also available - call us to see what we have!
Finger Tape	Stick-On Finger Tape 4/4 3/4 1/2 Smaller sizes also available - call us Traditional Finger Tape 3 Color Black	We will install this finger tape for you - just ask! (If you're renting from us, the installation is free!)
Violin-Specific Tuner	Micro Violin Tuner Rechargeable Micro Violin Tuner	Instrument-mounted for easy storage - never lose your tuner again!
Humidifier	Howard Core Violin Humidifier	Help keep your instrument healthy in the dry Utah climate

Viola:

Shoulder Rest	14.5"+ Shoulder Rest 13"-14" Shoulder Rest 12" Shoulder Rest	Smaller sizes/other colors also available - call us to see what we have!
Finger Tape	Stick-On Finger Tape 15" Viola 14" Viola 13" Viola 12" Viola Traditional Finger Tape 3 Color Black	We will install this finger tape for you - just ask! (If you're renting from us, the installation is free!)
Viola-Specific Tuner	Micro Viola Tuner Rechargeable Micro Viola Tuner	Instrument-mounted for easy storage - never lose your tuner again!
Humidifier	Howard Core Viola Humidifier	Help keep your instrument healthy in the dry Utah climate

Cello:

Rock Stop	Stainless Steel End-Pin Anchor Xeros End-Pin Anchor
Finger Tape	Stick-On Finger Tape 4/4 3/4 1/2 Traditional Finger Tape 3 Color Black	We will install this finger tape for you - just ask! (If you're renting from us, the installation is free!)
Cello-Specific Tuner	Rechargeable Eclipse Tuner Rechargeable Nexxus 360 Tuner
Humidifier	Howard Core Cello Humidifier	Help keep your instrument healthy in the dry Utah climate

Bass:

Bass Rosin	Sherman's Nyman Hidersine Pirastro Jade	Every bass rental comes with a FREE Sherman's rosin included
Finger Tape	Traditional Finger Tape 3 Color Black	We will install this finger tape for you - just ask! (If you're renting from us, the installation is free!)
Bass-Specific Tuner	Rechargeable Eclipse Tuner Rechargeable Nexxus 360 Tuner
Humidifier	Howard Core Bass Humidifier	Help keep your instrument healthy in the dry Utah climate

Band Students:

Woodwinds:

Flute:

Cleaning Cloth	Herco Flute Cleaning Cloth	For use with a cleaning rod
Silver Cleaning Cloth	Herco Silver Cleaning Cloth	Keep the outside of your flute looking brand new!
Cleaning Rod	Flute Cleaning Rod	For use with a cleaning cloth (see above)

Clarinet:

Reeds	Vandoren 2.5 3-pack Vandoren 2.5 10-pack RICO 2.5 3-pack Royal 2.5 3-pack	We recommend that beginning students start with a 2.5 strength reed. All rentals from Boothe Music comes with 2 free RICO reeds!
Swab	Felt Swab Microfiber Swab Silk Swab	All rentals from Boothe Music come with a FREE felt swab
Cork Grease	Venture Cork Grease Conn Cork Grease Herco Cork Grease	All rentals from Boothe Music come with a FREE Venture Cork Grease
Reed Case	RICO Reed Guard IV (holds up to 4 reeds) D'Addario Reed Case w/ Humidity Control (holds up to 8 reeds)

Alto Saxophone:

Reeds	Vandoren 2.5 3-pack Vandoren 2.5 10-pack RICO 2.5 3-pack Royal 2.5 3-pack	We recommend that beginning students start with a 2.5 strength reed. All rentals from Boothe Music comes with 2 free RICO reeds!
Swab	Felt Swab Microfiber Swab Silk Swab	All rentals from Boothe Music come with a FREE felt swab
Cork Grease	Venture Cork Grease Conn Cork Grease Herco Cork Grease	All rentals from Boothe Music come with a FREE Venture Cork Grease
Reed Case	RICO Reed Guard IV (holds up to 4 reeds) D'Addario Reed Case w/ Humidity Control (holds up to 8 reeds) Vandoren Reed Case (holds up to 6 reeds)

Tenor Saxophone:

Reeds	Vandoren 2.5 3-pack Vandoren 2.5 5-pack RICO 2.5 3-pack Royal 2.5 3-pack	We recommend that beginning students start with a 2.5 strength reed. All rentals from Boothe Music comes with 2 free RICO reeds!
Swab	Felt Swab Microfiber Swab Silk Swab	All rentals from Boothe Music come with a FREE felt swab
Cork Grease	Venture Cork Grease Conn Cork Grease Herco Cork Grease	All rentals from Boothe Music come with a FREE Venture Cork Grease
Reed Case	RICO Reed Guard IV (holds up to 4 reeds) D'Addario Reed Case w/ Humidity Control (holds up to 8 reeds)

Brass:

Valve Oil	Venture Valve Oil Blue Juice Valve Oil Al Cass Valve Oil Black Label Valve Oil Superslick Valve Oil	All trumpet rentals from Boothe Music come with a FREE valve oil!
Slide Grease	Venture Slide Grease Superslick Slide Grease	All trumpet rentals from Boothe Music come with a FREE slide grease!
Slide Cream/Oil/Lube	Superslick Slide Cream Bach Slide Cream Blessing Slide Lube Slide-O-Mix Trombotine Ultra Pure Alessi Slide Lube	For the trombone hand slide - all trombone rentals from Boothe Music come with a FREE Venture Slide Oil