BARITONE OR EUPHONIUM
In lieu of purchasing an instrument, we strongly recommend that
the students playing baritone take private lessons. Individual
attention to help the students become familiar with the instrument
is priceless. C.D. Fulkes offers a quality private lesson program
where the students may take lessons during their band class or after
school once a week as time permits. Lessons should run around
$16.00 per week for one half hour. If you decide to pursue this,
you will receive information about it in the Band Handbook that
your student will receive the first week of school.
Each beginning band students will need to obtain the following supplies
by the second day of school:
1.
2.
Band Book: Sound Innovations Book 1 for Baritone B.C.
Metronome: we recommend “pocket size that will subdivide the
rhythms– Seiko DM-11, Sabine MT9000, Korg TM50
3. Folding music stand: for home practice. Some music stores include
this in rental
4. Must have Schilke 51D or Bach 5G mouthpiece *make sure to get
small shank!!
5. valve oil (Blue Juice preferred brand)
6. slide grease
7. polishing cloth
8. Mouthpiece brush
9. Name tag for instrument case
10. 1 inch black binder: with 10 clear page protectors, pencil pouch,
pencils, and a highlighter
11. Smart Music subscription – not required but encouraged
Instrument Vendor List
1. Strait Music: North Location
13945 Hwy 620
Cedar Park, TX
512-918-3743
2. Sam Bass Music
802 Brandi Lane
Round Rock, TX
512-246-9845
3. Music in Arts
2541 S. IH-35 Ste. 750
Round Rock, TX 78664
Richard Flores –
Ed. Rep.512-470-2525
4. Better Than New Band Repair
1402-D Chisholm Trail Rd.
Round Rock, TX
512-388-7774
5. Danny Ray’s Music
12 Chisholm Trail Rd
Round Rock, TX 78681
512-671-8663
6. Hillje Music
1601 S I-35 #370
Round Rock, TX
512-310-1331
Answers to Questions asked about Instrumental Music
 No prior musical training is necessary
 Becoming involved in music provides the participant an enriching cultural, social and
educational experience.
 The band program in our district is highly regarded in the area and around the state.
 Participation in the instrumental music program in many cases has proven to be a tremendous
incentive for maintaining a good academic record.
 Instrumental music is taught every day as part of the regular school day
 Sixth grade beginners are taught in classes with similar instruments to achieve maximum
playing potential as quickly as possible
 Private lessons are available and encouraged but are not required.
 Instruments may be purchased or rented through reputable, local music companies.
 Initially, we suggest that you rent an instrument rather than purchase one. This allows the
student to try the instrument and ensures that the student is capable of successfully playing
the horn before it is purchased.
 A small number of school-owned instruments are available for student use depending on need
and availability.
 Band students can participate in all other school activities like athletics, drama, yearbook,
cheerleading, etc…. We have many students who participate in a number of these activities.
 Generally, most students can be successful with twenty minutes of daily practice time.
 Students in music programs scored 57 points higher in the verbal portion and 47 points higher
in the math portion of the SATs (college entrance exam) than students with no music
participation. (MENC)
 Students who participated in music programs receive more awards and academic honors
(MENC)
Which instrument should I play in middle school?
Please encourage your child to keep an open mind when trying all the instruments. We will
consider your child’s aptitude as well as the overall needs of the group when recommending
instrument placement. We want to place your child on the instrument on which they will achieve
the highest.
What instruments are available to start on in beginner band?
Flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, alto saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba,
and percussion.
How many of each instrument will we need?
We will take as many of the flute, clarinet, trumpet and trombones as we can. Oboe and bassoon
will be one or two each. F horn, alto sax, baritone and tuba will each have about four and we will
take six percussion. This will ensure the best mix for the group at performances.
What do I do now?
After an instrument has been picked, start purchasing the items one at a time. Most are very
inexpensive but will add up to a sizable amount. Try to buy one or two a month until August.
We can be reached at: Jon McPhail
512-428-3197
[email protected]
Sheng Thao
512-428-3196
sheng_thao@ roundrockisd.org