Band Parents-Anything Else I Need?

[iluvamystery89]

my daughter (6th grade, almost 12) has just started playing the clarinet. we're renting right now, until we see if she's going to stick with it. i've bought her a box of reeds and a reed case (thank you SR!) what else do we need? she has a tube of cork grease and a clarinet swab. is there anything i'm missing? any advice or suggestions are appreciated, b/c i have NO idea what i'm doing, lol.

[ligrumpygirl]

Every band teacher is different. My 2 BFFs are band teachers...one requires a folding stand to practice on and a luggage tag for the case....the other one doesn't.

My advice is wait and see what the teacher requires and/or suggests.

[iluvamystery89]

you know, it's odd, there's been no parents' meeting or anything. my only communication with the band director was when i wrote a note asking for the right reed size. we have a tag for her clarinet case, and i think stands are still provided by the school. we may have to have one for home though, once she actually learns to play, lol. thanks!

[catnapfan]

It sounds like you have things pretty much covered. My DS14 has played clarinet for 4 1/2 years and those are the items we started out with. As time goes on and your daughter improves you will need to change to a harder reed and possibly upgrade the mouthpiece and ligature but that won't be for a year or two. I would definitely recommend a music stand for practicing at home. It's important to maintain good posture while playing and using a stand will help with that. You can get a folding stand for around $20. I shop at Woodwind Brasswind for most our DS's band needs and I absolutely love them!

[iluvamystery89]

It sounds like you have things pretty much covered. My DS14 has played clarinet for 4 1/2 years and those are the items we started out with. As time goes on and your daughter improves you will need to change to a harder reed and possibly upgrade the mouthpiece and ligature but that won't be for a year or two. I would definitely recommend a music stand for practicing at home. It's important to maintain good posture while playing and using a stand will help with that. You can get a folding stand for around $20. I shop at Woodwind Brasswind for most our DS's band needs and I absolutely love them!

thanks so much! that's where i got the reeds and case :) the company was actually recommended by one of DH's co-workers and i was thrilled to find out they were affiliated with SR :banana:

[fourfoxesinpa]

DD is starting out on the trumpet and also needs the music/practice book.