equipment for band
When purchasing or renting instruments, there are many things to consider.
First and foremost, the quality of the instrument. Be warned! There are many companies out there that make very inexpensive instruments out of very inexpensive materials, and these instruments won't last very long!
An instrument is an investment, and finding one that will last for a long time will lead to a happy student!
Here are some suggested instrument brands to look for when purchasing an instrument:
IF you come across another brand, talk to your band instructor before purchasing.
Flutes:
First and foremost, the quality of the instrument. Be warned! There are many companies out there that make very inexpensive instruments out of very inexpensive materials, and these instruments won't last very long!
An instrument is an investment, and finding one that will last for a long time will lead to a happy student!
Here are some suggested instrument brands to look for when purchasing an instrument:
IF you come across another brand, talk to your band instructor before purchasing.
Flutes:
- Armstrong, Artley, Gemeinhardt, Selmer, or Yamaha (nickel plated instruments are not recommended.)
- All oboes are school rentals (students are responsible for their reed purchases)
- Artley, Buffet, LeBlanc, Normandy, Selmer, Vito, Yamaha (Black finish, drop forged keys)
- Conn, King, Selmer, Vito, Yamaha, Yanagisawa (High F# key, gold or silver finish)
- Bach, Conn, Getzen, Holton, King, Yamaha
- All French Horns are school rentals
- Conn, Holton, King, Yamaha
- All Baritones are school rentals
- All Tubas are school rentals
- Percussion is responsible for a practice kit and sticks (See below for more info)
- Other instruments are used at school and subject to a rental fee
- Link below to Steve Weiss will take you to our school percussion site
where to get instruments & Accesories
Here are some places to purchase or rent instruments from.
These are all places that are recommended by the Marshfield Band Department.
Locally:
Northern Music Service (click to follow link)
Located in Marshfield by Culver's
Offers rent-to-own, accessories for instruments, reeds, and more!
(715) 384-4347
Heid Music (click to follow link)
Located in Wisconsin Rapids
Offers rent, rent-to-own, accessories for instruments, reeds, repairs, and more!
1900 8th Street South
(715) 423-4347
Online Retailers:
Steve Weiss Music (click to follow link)
Percussion Retailer
The link will take you to our percussion website within their site; simply click on the grade level, and all required items for that grade will show up! Click "add to cart" and all items will get put into your cart.
Woodwind Brasswind (click to follow link)
Online Music Store
Offers brass, wind, string, and percussion instruments, and all accessories for them!
These are all places that are recommended by the Marshfield Band Department.
Locally:
Northern Music Service (click to follow link)
Located in Marshfield by Culver's
Offers rent-to-own, accessories for instruments, reeds, and more!
(715) 384-4347
Heid Music (click to follow link)
Located in Wisconsin Rapids
Offers rent, rent-to-own, accessories for instruments, reeds, repairs, and more!
1900 8th Street South
(715) 423-4347
Online Retailers:
Steve Weiss Music (click to follow link)
Percussion Retailer
The link will take you to our percussion website within their site; simply click on the grade level, and all required items for that grade will show up! Click "add to cart" and all items will get put into your cart.
Woodwind Brasswind (click to follow link)
Online Music Store
Offers brass, wind, string, and percussion instruments, and all accessories for them!