TUNER / METRONOME: All winds must own a tuner. It must be the following tuner – Snark ST-8 Clip on Tuner. This tuner is required to be attached to your instrument during all rehearsals. These will be used all year long. The staff will let you know when to remove it and they will never be used during performances. Tuners can be purchased at White’s Music or online for approximately $20.
THREE-RING BINDER: (with clear sheet protectors): all music handouts (exercises, show music, and non-show music) must be kept in your three-ring binder. Any document you would need as a quick reference should be kept in your three-ring binder.
PENCIL:It is extremely important that every ensemble member have a pencil at all times. Notes should be taken at every rehearsal, especially when rehearsing with the arrangers/visual staff. Write EVERYTHING down! The more details you document; the more details you will remember.
BLACK TOWEL: The black towel is used to protect your instrument when placed on hard surfaces, especially outdoors.
BASEBALL CAP: Your cap must cover the top of your head and must shade your face, your eyes and your chops. When rehearsing inside, hats are optional and at the discretion of the directors.
TENNIS SHOES / TRAINERS: You will be moving at all rehearsals. Thus, tennis shoes are required at all times. Sandals, shower shoes, flip-flops, bare feet, etc. are never acceptable.
CLOTHING:You must wear clothing that will allow you to perform excessive movement such as sweats, shorts, t-shirts, etc. NO JEANS!!! Again, you will be moving at all rehearsals.
SUNSCREEN:Lots and lots of sunscreen-PROTECT YOURSELF.
WATER BOTTLES: The approved water jug is a Coleman 1-Gallon Jug (BLUE), however, any large water bottle is acceptable. We will have a water refill station at every rehearsal.
