Musical
Gift Ideas for RHS Musicians
SUGGESTIONS
FOR YOUR
ROSEMOUNT BAND STUDENTS!
Looking for a
birthday/holiday gift idea for band
students?
Give them a gift that can help them grow in
their band and musical abilities.
Here are some very practical and useful
gifts for the band musician:
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Play-along accompaniment software for
your computer - $25 subscription for one year!!!
Thousands of play-along accompaniments
(classical, jazz & pop music). WE
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS as a fun way to make music
at home and PRACTICE FOR FUN! For
details, check out this website:
http://www.smartmusic.com
Enter this code: RHSBAND2006
Electronic METRONOME
(small credit-card sized, with sub-divided
beats):
The Korg MA30 is the latest offering form Korg's
innovative line of metronomes, with new features
like volume control and "beat subdivision"
(sophisticated rhythms such as triplets and
quadruplets)
Electronic TUNER
(small credit-card sized):
Korg CA-30. This ultra-compact chromatic tuner
provides speedy and high-precision tuning of
wind, string, keyboard, and other instruments
Mouthpiece pouch
SAXOPHONE:
Protects
mouthpiece & keeps it clean. The unique Neotech
SaxPac Storage Pouch is divided into 3
compartments which will protect your saxophone's
neck, mouthpiece and reeds. With thick padding
and self-securing velcro closures at each end,
the SaxPac folds to fit into the bell of your
instrument saving you vital space.
Mouthpiece pouch
FRENCH HORN / BARITONE / TUBA
Protec mouthpiece pouch. Deluxe padded brass
mouthpiece pouch protects mouthpiece & keeps it
clean
"Play-Along CD" MUSIC BOOKS
- “just for fun” and terrific educational
materials all with a play-along accompaniment CD
Jamey Abersold Jazz Improvisation
Books
JW Pepper Music
(world's largest retailer of printed music
online) Do a "Play-Along CD"
Keyword search
Groth Music
(located Bloomington, MN) listing
of "Play-Along CD"
Jazz Music Books
WOODWIND ACCESSORIES:
Clarinet/Sax REED
STORAGE CASE
Selmer Clarinet / Alto Saxophone 5 Reed Case;
wood shell construction, vinyl covered reed
case. Beveled glass inside offers the optimal
protection against reed warping and tip damage
CLARINET THUMB REST
Yamaha
Thumb Rest CushionSlides over thumb rest to make
playing more comfortable. Made of silicon
rubber, will not harm silverplated surfaces.
Prevents slipping
WOOD CLARINET HUMIDIFIER
In
the winter and air conditioners in the summer
dry out the air in your room. The original
Dampit humidifier is a superior soft rubber
sleeve enclosing a special open-cell sponge.
Simply soak in water, wipe off, and store in
your case. Your Dampit humidity-indicator shows
the indoor humidity and also tells you what
humidity level will best protect your instrument
from cracking or coming unglued.
Dampit - Length fits clarinet or oboe first
joint, 1st Joint Radiator
Dampit - Length fits clarinet or oboe second
joint, 2nd Joint Radiator
LIGATURES:
Vandoren “Optimum” CLARINET ligature
Rovner Dark
Regular Leather Ligature, CLARINET or SAXOPHONE
MUSIC LYRE (music holder for Pep Band) :
CLARINET/
SAXOPHONE Lyre, Music Holder (for use in Pep Band)
SAX STRAP:
Upgraded
Saxophone neckstrap (ergonomical & more comfortable)
We recommend: Neotech (black color). The revolutionary
NEOTECH SOFT SAX STRAP actually helps reduce uncomfortable
neck and shoulder pressure, fatigue and bounce
Step-up MOUTHPIECES:
CLARINET
or BASS CLARINET:
Vandoren 5RV Lyre
Saxophone "Classical Mouthpiece" ALTO, TENOR or BARI
SAX:
S-80 Selmer C*
Alto Sax - JAZZ MOUTHPIECE
Meyer (hard rubber) #5 medium tip & medium chamber
Tenor Sax - JAZZ MOUTHPIECE
Vandoren Jumbo JAVA T75 (hard rubber)
Bari Sax - JAZZ MOUTHPIECE
Berg Larsen (hard rubber) 110 / 1 tip opening
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FRENCH HORN:
Holton Farkas - Medium Deep
Conn
Constellation 7BW |
TRUMPET:
Bach 3C |
TROMBONE:
Bach 6 1/2 AL |
TUBA:
Conn Helleberg 7B |
TRUMPET ACCESSORIES:
Valve
Oil: Blue Juice
($4). Blue Juice is a light, fast refined-petroleum
product that's especially effective on close-tolerance
valves. What distinguishes this valve oil - aside from its
distinctive blue coloring - is the anti-corrosion agent it
contains for extra protection.
Trumpet Straight Mute: Denis Wick (aluminum)
Yamaha
Silent Brass System lets you play your horn
anywhere you want, anytime you want, and with just the kind
of ambiance you feel like. You can mix into the sounds of a
CD player, an electronic keyboard and output your playing
into a tape deck or even an amp with speakers. Never again
will you have to search for a practice room, have to "stop
playing because it's getting late." The Silent Brass System
includes Module, Pickup mute, and earphones. Trumpet
Yamaha Silent Brass System 
Slide
Lubricant: Slide-O-Mix
Trombone Lubricant gives your slide a fantastic glide. It is
a 2-component liquid lubricant, which adheres very well to
the slide surface. There is no sticking or stopping of the
slide. Slide-O-Mix is very economical in use ($13)
