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Harvest, Alabama

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Instruments and Equipment

tromboneA high quality instrument makes a tremendous difference in the success of the musician.  During the initial years, students are placed on beginning instruments that were manufactured to withstand the punishment of a young, inexperienced student while maintaining an ease of sound production.  Typically these instruments do not produce adequate tone and intonation for a more experienced musician due to the materials and construction.

Purchasing an instrument is much like purchasing a car.  Some manufacturers produce quality instruments with a wide range of models; however, some manufacturers produce poor quality instruments that will hinder the student’s performance and require consistent repairs even if they are labeled as “Professional Instruments”.

Many times the decision of the purchase should be based on personal preference on how it plays rather than how it looks.  If the instrument is known to be of quality construction, comfortable when you play it, produces a good tone quality, and plays well in tune then you should consider that instrument.  The problem is most high school students do not have the experience or resources of playing many different instruments in order to form an opinion.  For this reason, we would like to provide guidance for the student to consider; however, we recommend the student try the recommended equipment to insure it will be something that will satisfy their needs.  Remember, this is an investment as well as a personal decision.

Marching Band?  CLICK HERE to read about Marching Instruments.

The following list of equipment contains models we have found to be of high quality.  It is not the ONLY instruments we recommend but a solid start to someone looking to upgrade their instrument.  Feel free to contact the directors if you have questions about other brands or models that are not listed below.

The list below will constantly be updated with new information.  You may notice some sections being incomplete.

Flute

  • Yamaha YFL 577HCT
  • Yamaha YFL 677HCT
  • Altus

Clarinet

  • Buffet R13
  • Buffet E11
  • Complete Buffet Lineup

Saxophone

  • Selmer Paris Series II, Series III, etc..
  • Yamaha Alto – YAS-62, YAS-82, YAS-875

Mouthpieces

  • Vandoren AL3 and TL3
  • Selmer C*

Trumpet

Instruments

  • Yamaha Xeno

Mouthpieces

  • Yamaha 14C4
  • Hammond 5ML

Horn

  • Conn 8D
  • Holton Farkas

Trombone

Instruments

  • Yamaha Xeno Series
  • Custom Shires
  • Edwards
  • Bach 42BO
  • Conn 88HTO

Mouthpieces

  • 6 1/2 AL
  • 5G
  • Schilke (51D for tenor)

Euphonium

  • –

Tuba

  • –

Calendar

May 2025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • Concert Band Rehearsal
    Concert Band Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm



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2
  • Jazz Orchestra rehearsal
    Jazz Orchestra rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm



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3
  • Solo & Ensemble @ Priceville HS
    Solo & Ensemble @ Priceville HS
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm



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4
5
  • Jazz Band Rehearsal
    Jazz Band Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm



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  • SHS Band Concert - Auditorium
    SHS Band Concert - Auditorium
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: 9:00 pm



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6
  • Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm



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  • Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm



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7
  • Jazz Band Rehearsal
    Jazz Band Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:00 pm



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8
  • SHS Band Concert
    SHS Band Concert
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 9:00 pm



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  • SHS Band Concert - Auditorium
    SHS Band Concert - Auditorium
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: 9:00 pm



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9
  • Jazz Orchestra rehearsal
    Jazz Orchestra rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm



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12
  • Jazz Band Rehearsal
    Jazz Band Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm



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13
  • Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm



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  • Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm



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  • Incoming Freshmen/New Band Student F3 Day
    Incoming Freshmen/New Band Student F3 Day
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: 7:30 pm



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14
  • Jazz Band Rehearsal
    Jazz Band Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:00 pm



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  • Chamber Concert
    Chamber Concert
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: 9:00 pm



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15
  • Concert Band Rehearsal
    Concert Band Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm



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  • F3 Day - Current Band Students
    F3 Day - Current Band Students
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: 7:30 pm



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16
  • Jazz Orchestra rehearsal
    Jazz Orchestra rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm



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17
  • Makeup F3 Day (By Appointment Only)
    Makeup F3 Day (By Appointment Only)
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm



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  • Jazz Band Concert
    Jazz Band Concert
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: 12:00 pm



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  • Band Awards Day
    Band Awards Day
    Starts: 1:00 pm
    Ends: 4:00 pm



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19
  • Guard Meeting
    Guard Meeting
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: 6:30 pm



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  • Graduation @VBC
    Graduation @VBC
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: 12:00 pm



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27
  • Guard Captain Meeting
    Guard Captain Meeting
    Starts: 8:30 am
    Ends: 9:00 am



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  • Guard Rookie Camp
    Guard Rookie Camp
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: 4:00 pm



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  • Guard Rookie Camp
    Guard Rookie Camp
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: 4:00 pm



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29
  • Guard Rookie Camp
    Guard Rookie Camp
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: 4:00 pm



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30
  • Guard Rookie Camp
    Guard Rookie Camp
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: 4:00 pm



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