Oak Grove Elementary School

5th Grade lessons will begin on Friday, September 16th (Day 2). 6th Grade lessons will begin on Wednesday, September 21st (Day 5). Below you will find supplies information for your reference!

6th Grade Winter Concert- December 13th, 2022 

5th Grade Informance: January 10th, 2023

Materials and Supplies

 All band students need the book, “Standard of Excellence”, Book 1.

All students must come to lessons with the following supplies:

Pencil

Folder

Practice sheet:  completed and initialed by a parent

Standard of Excellence Book 1

 Each instrument has its own needs.  They are listed below:

FLUTE:                 handkerchief

OBOE:                   extra reeds (I like the Jones brand Medium)

CLARINET:          reeds (strength 2 ½) and a reedguard

SAXOPHONE:      reeds (strength 2 ½) and a reedguard

TRUMPET:           valve oil, slide grease, small cloth

FRENCH HORN:  valve oil, slide grease, small cloth

TROMBONE:       SLIDE oil, slide grease, small cloth

EUPHONIUM:      valve oil, slide grease, small cloth

PERCUSSION:     Sticks, bell mallets

As the first part of the curriculum is instrument assembly, care and maintenance, it is important for you to get these supplies immediately!

 There are local dealers of these supplies:

D and M Music in Pleasant Valley                 635-1120

Paul Effman Music                                      452-8528

Christopher.Wengert@WCSDNY.org