Band Supplies

A Note from The Music Shoppe:

Since 1961, our family-owned business has partnered with music educators across Illinois in order to provide support for their school band & orchestra programs.

That support includes top-quality instruments rentals, repair, and an in-stock selection of all the accessories and print music students need.

We even offer free delivery to any school in our service area! Just select "Deliver to School" as your shipping method during checkout!

Instrument Rentals:

If you would like to get started with an instrument rental- or simply want more information- please visit our Instrument Rental page. All accessory preferences shown below can be selected as add-ons as you rent your instrument.
 
Rent Your Instrument Here

Accessories for your Instrument:

If you already have an instrument and just need to purchase the accessories required for your program, those can be found below. All purchases can be delivered directly to your student's school, free of charge.

After entering your shipping address during checkout, simply select "Deliver to School" as your shipping method. A pop-up box will confirm your district, school, and student's name. 

Flute:

• Required
  • Essential Elements - Flute Book 1
  • Essential Elements - Flute Book 2
• Recommended
  • Folding Music Stand
  • Maintenance Kit
  • Snark ST8 Tuner

Oboe:

• Required
  • Essential Elements - Oboe Book 1
  • Essential Elements - Oboe Book 2
  • Reed Case
  • Jones Oboe Reed (Strength: Medium Soft)
  • Cork Grease
• Recommended
  • Folding Music Stand
  • Maintenance Kit
    
  • Snark ST8 Tuner

Clarinet:

• Required
  • Essential Elements - Clarinet Book 1
  • Essential Elements - Clarinet Book 2
  • Reed Guard
  • Juno Clarinet Reeds: Box of 10 (Strength #2.5, 3, or 3.5) or Vandoren Clarinet Reeds: Box of 10 (Strength #2.5 or 3)
  • Cork Grease
• Recommended
  • Folding Music Stand
  • Maintenance Kit
  • Snark ST8 Tuner
    
  • Woodwind Mouthpiece Brush
  • Cotton Swab
    

Alto Saxophone:

• Required
  • Essential Elements - Alto Sax Book 1
  • Essential Elements - Alto Sax Book 2
  • Neck Strap
  • Reed Guard
  • Juno Alto Sax Reeds: Box of 10 (Strength #2.5, 3, or 3.5) or Vandoren Alto Sax Reeds: Box of 10 (Strength #2.5 or 3)
  • Cork Grease
• Recommended
  • Folding Music Stand
  • Maintenance Kit
  • Snark ST8 Tuner
    
  • Woodwind Mouthpiece Brush
  • Cotton Swab
    

Trumpet:

• Required
  • Essential Elements - Trumpet Book 1
  • Essential Elements - Trumpet Book 2
  • Valve Oil
  • Superslick or Schilke Slide Grease
• Recommended
  • Folding Music Stand
  • Maintenance Kit
  • Snark ST8 Tuner

French Horn:

• Required
  • Essential Elements - French Horn Book 1
  • Essential Elements - French Horn Book 2
  • Rotor Oil
  • Superslick or Schilke Slide Grease
• Recommended
  • Folding Music Stand
  • Maintenance Kit
  • Snark ST8 Tuner

Trombone:

• Required
  • Essential Elements - Trombone Book 1
  • Essential Elements - Trombone Book 2
  • Slide Oil or Slide Cream
  • Superslick or Schilke Tuning Slide Grease
• Recommended
  • Folding Music Stand
  • Maintenance Kit
  • Snark ST8 Tuner

Baritone:

• Required
  • Essential Elements - Baritone Book 1
  • Essential Elements - Baritone Book 2
  • Valve Oil
  • Superslick or Schilke Slide Grease
• Recommended
  • Folding Music Stand
  • Maintenance Kit
  • Snark ST8 Tuner

Percussion (Bell Kit or Snare Kit):

• Required
  • Essential Elements - Percussion Book 1
  • Essential Elements - Percussion Book 2
  • Rhythm Reading for Drums Book 1
  • A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion
  • 5B or 7A Snare Sticks
  • Balter Basics Mallets (Hard Yellow Rubber)
  • Salyers Yarn Marimba Mallets
• Recommended
  • Folding Music Stand
    
  • Vic Firth or Evans Snare Practice Pad (if purchasing bell kit only)

Updated 10/30/2025