Each year is a new chapter in your time with us in the ADSS Music program. It is important to get organized at the beginning of the year so to set yourself up for success. Find below for each grade what is required and recommended for student success:
All students are required to have the program uniform for concerts. This includes: Black pants (no sweat pants or tights please), black shoes, black socks, a white collared shirt (does not have to be a button up, just needs to have a collar), and the ADSS Band Sweater (order forms available online, cost is $50 per sweater. Once money is received and form completed we will place your order). Sweater order form is found at the bottom of the page.
Grade 8:
Instrument
Students MUST have an instrument to participate in our program. It is HIGHLY recommended that students rent one from one of the local music stores (Long & McQuade based in Nanaimo). Long & Mcquade travels here frequently and have an online portal to rent from. If a student absolutely cannot afford an instrument rental, we do have school instruments available at a non-refundable $50 fee for the year (covers repair and cleaning). If this is still an issue for your family please contact the music directors immediately. Finances should not be a barrier to participating in band/music and we will work to get each student what they need to be involved. To start the process in acquiring a school rental, please fill out the online form found at the bottom of the page.
Black Binder- 2 inch ring minimum
Pencil
Red Standard of Excellence Book 1
(to be handed out in class. Students do not need to purchase this book but can if they wish)
Grade 9 and 10:
Instrument
(and a secondary if you are doing so for Jazz Band. Students MAY borrow a secondary instrument from the school at no charge)
Black Binder- 2 inch ring minimum
Pencil
I.Recommend Method Book
Blue Standard of Excellence Book 2)
(to be handed out in class. Students do not need to purchase this book but can if they wish).
Grade 11 and 12:
Instrument
(and a secondary if you are doing so for Jazz Band. Students MAY borrow a secondary instrument from the school at no charge)
Pencil
I.Recommend Method Book and 66 Festival Chorales
(to be handed out in class. Students do not need to purchase this book but can if they wish).
Black Leather Senior Band Folder
(to be provided by Mr.Kynoch, please return at end of year)
ADSS Instrument Rental Online Form
forms.gle/cfQ5tJhkb84E4D1ZA
Rental Companies
www.long-mcquade.com/
Recommended Brands/mouthpieces/reeds for BEST experience
Flute Players-Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, cork grease
Clarinet Players-Juno Size 2 - 2.5 Reeds (at least 10 for the year), Yamaha, cork grease
Saxophone Players- Juno Size 2 - 2.5 Reeds (at least 10 for the year), Yamaha, great starting mouthpiece is the Otto Link Hard Rubber mouthpiece #5 Star (alto) #7 Star (Tenor), cork grease
Trumpet-Yamaha, Conn, best mouthpiece to add on "Bobby Shew" Jazz Model "Lead" Mouthpiece, valve oil
Baritone/Trombone-Yamaha, Conn, valve oil (for baritone)/slide oil (for trombone)
Percussion-Stick Bag, 2 pairs of 5A or 5B Sticks (preferred brand is Vic Firth), practice pad (Remo brand), Bell Kit for Home practice, a pair of yarn mallets.
Bass Guitar- Patch chord, practice amp for home use (amps provided at the school), Fender is the recommended brand, Electronic Tuner.
Sweater Order Link
forms.gle/D2XSn2dzC7wGozKn8
All students are required to have the program uniform for concerts. This includes: Black pants (no sweat pants or tights please), black shoes, black socks, a white collared shirt (does not have to be a button up, just needs to have a collar), and the ADSS Band Sweater (order forms available online, cost is $50 per sweater. Once money is received and form completed we will place your order). Sweater order form is found at the bottom of the page.
Grade 8:
Instrument
Students MUST have an instrument to participate in our program. It is HIGHLY recommended that students rent one from one of the local music stores (Long & McQuade based in Nanaimo). Long & Mcquade travels here frequently and have an online portal to rent from. If a student absolutely cannot afford an instrument rental, we do have school instruments available at a non-refundable $50 fee for the year (covers repair and cleaning). If this is still an issue for your family please contact the music directors immediately. Finances should not be a barrier to participating in band/music and we will work to get each student what they need to be involved. To start the process in acquiring a school rental, please fill out the online form found at the bottom of the page.
Black Binder- 2 inch ring minimum
Pencil
Red Standard of Excellence Book 1
(to be handed out in class. Students do not need to purchase this book but can if they wish)
Grade 9 and 10:
Instrument
(and a secondary if you are doing so for Jazz Band. Students MAY borrow a secondary instrument from the school at no charge)
Black Binder- 2 inch ring minimum
Pencil
I.Recommend Method Book
Blue Standard of Excellence Book 2)
(to be handed out in class. Students do not need to purchase this book but can if they wish).
Grade 11 and 12:
Instrument
(and a secondary if you are doing so for Jazz Band. Students MAY borrow a secondary instrument from the school at no charge)
Pencil
I.Recommend Method Book and 66 Festival Chorales
(to be handed out in class. Students do not need to purchase this book but can if they wish).
Black Leather Senior Band Folder
(to be provided by Mr.Kynoch, please return at end of year)
ADSS Instrument Rental Online Form
forms.gle/cfQ5tJhkb84E4D1ZA
Rental Companies
www.long-mcquade.com/
Recommended Brands/mouthpieces/reeds for BEST experience
Flute Players-Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, cork grease
Clarinet Players-Juno Size 2 - 2.5 Reeds (at least 10 for the year), Yamaha, cork grease
Saxophone Players- Juno Size 2 - 2.5 Reeds (at least 10 for the year), Yamaha, great starting mouthpiece is the Otto Link Hard Rubber mouthpiece #5 Star (alto) #7 Star (Tenor), cork grease
Trumpet-Yamaha, Conn, best mouthpiece to add on "Bobby Shew" Jazz Model "Lead" Mouthpiece, valve oil
Baritone/Trombone-Yamaha, Conn, valve oil (for baritone)/slide oil (for trombone)
Percussion-Stick Bag, 2 pairs of 5A or 5B Sticks (preferred brand is Vic Firth), practice pad (Remo brand), Bell Kit for Home practice, a pair of yarn mallets.
Bass Guitar- Patch chord, practice amp for home use (amps provided at the school), Fender is the recommended brand, Electronic Tuner.
Sweater Order Link
forms.gle/D2XSn2dzC7wGozKn8
