MORE TIPS ON INSTRUMENT SELECTiON

Generally good brands: This list is not complete! IF in doubt,
please ask us!

• Flute: Gemeindhart, Armstrong, Yamaha, Pearl, Artley, Jupiter (newer models)

• Oboe: Bundy (Selmer), Yamaha, Fox-Renard, Linton

• Clarinet: Buffet, Bundy (Selmer) Artley, Armstrong, Noblet, Yamaha, Normandy, Vito,
Jupiter (newer models)

• Bassoon: Fox-Remard, Linton

• Saxophone: Conn, Prestini, Yamaha, Bundy (Selmer), King, Keilwerth, Jupiter (newer
models), Cannonball

• Trumpet: Conn, King, Yamaha, Getzen, Bach (older models)

• French Horn: Conn, King, Yamaha, Getzen, Bach (older models)

• Trombone: Conn, King, Besson, Holton, Getzen, Yamaha, Bach (older models),
Willson • Euphonium: Besson, Willson, Conn, King, Yamaha, Back (older models)

• Tuba: Besson, Willson, Conn, Yamaha, Jupiter (newer models)

• Percussion students need to be able to practice both mallet studies and snare
studies. Some students are able to do this successfully on the beginner bell set (bells
and snare practice pad.) More advanced students often feel the need to have a snare
drum in addition to a practice pad. Bell mallets should be a soft rubber and Snare
sticks should be Vic Firth SD1. Pearl Percussion Kit is good.