MMS Music

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• Should students rent or buy the instruments immediately?

  • I strongly recommend that you rent for the first year. This will ensure some flexibility if a change is needed.

 

What equipment does my child need?

• The instrument identified by Mrs. Haas in class on the 14th and 15th of Sept.

• One folding metal music stand, which is very important for home practice so that proper posture is achieved.

• Clarinet and Saxophone need a box of number 2 reeds.

• Percussionists need to rent a bell set and purchase or rent a practice pad. As well they need a pair of “Vater piccolo” drumsticks or The school will provide the Bass drum, snare drum
  
  When will we need these?

Your child will need to bring his or her instrument and book to every band class.        Everything should be labeled with their Name, division, school and phone number.

 

     Should I let my child play their instrument prior to starting day in Band?

 I realize that there is much excitement and eagerness to play the new instrument. If your child wants to get their instrument together before our first class, please watch the video listed above while they do it to ensure they're doing it correctly.

 

 

What is a good brand of instrument to rent?

The quality of the instrument is extremely important as a good one will assist in making playing of the instrument more enjoyable and easier.

 

Flute                           Yamaha, Gemeinhardt

Oboe                           Yamaha, Bundy

Clarinet                       Yamaha, Artley

Alto Sax                      Yamaha, Armstrong, Vito

Trumpet                      Yamaha, Holton, Jupiter, Bach

Trombone                   Yamaha, Conn, King, Jupiter Bach

Euphonium (baritone) Yamaha, Besson, Jupiter, Bach

Tuba                            Yamaha, Besson, Jupiter

 

What is the best music store for me to rent from?

 

All the music stores in town are very reputable. The questions to ask when making the decision on where to rent from are:

1. Will all of my rental be used towards the purchase of any instrument the company sells should we choose to purchase later?

2. If I should change rental instruments, for example clarinet to trumpet, will all my rental money be able to be used towards the purchase of any instrument the company sells should we choose to purchase later?

3. Once I have bought an instrument what type of guarantee does it have?

 

What are the Music Stores in Victoria?

 

Long and McQuade    (250) 384-3622

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Tom Lee Music    (250) 383-5222