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Instrument and Mouthpiece Updrages

Once a student enters high school the expectation of accomplishment in all classes rises; consistent with that, the expected level of musicianship rises. Band will be a rewarding experience and the more you put into it the more rewarding it will be.
  • Ninth graders are expected to have upgraded mouthpieces and reeds.
  • It is suggested that all students/parents explore upgrading instruments. “Student Model” instruments are meant for beginners, which high schoolers are not.

​For Clarinets and Saxophones w/out Private Teachers:
  • Légère Strength Chart
  • Légère Store (You can also look on Amazon or local music stores)
Mouthpieces and Reeds
Clarinet
  • Vandoren B45 Mouthpiece​
  • Vandoren M1 Lyre Mouthpiece
  • Rovner, Bonade, or Charles Bay Ligatures
  • Vandoren V12 Reeds (Strength 3.5 or 4)
  • Légère Reeds (Min. Strength 3)
Saxophone
  • Selmer C* Mouthpiece
  • Rovner or Charles Bay Ligatures
  • Vandoren Reeds (Blue Box, Size 3)
  • Légère Reeds (Min. Strength 3)
  • Please refrain from Neotech neckstraps
Trumpet
  • Bach 3C or 1.5C Mouthpiece
Horn
  • Parker Mouthpiece, Houghton 1 - Click Here
  • Schilke 29 or 30
Trombone/Euphonium
  • Parker Mouthpiece - Click Here
  • Bach 5G or 4G
Tuba
  • Parker Mouthpiece - Click Here
  • Helleberg 120S
Instruments
Before purchasing an instrument, always consult with Mr. Posner and your Private Teacher. Instruments vary even within the same model, we will help you select the best instrument possible within your budget!

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