Instrument+Recommendations

In order to maintain the integrity of the band program at Cape Hatteras we would like to offer parents some assistance in renting and/or purchasing an instrument for their young musician. It is highly recommended that parents rent instruments for their child if possible. There are hundreds of brands of musical instruments available, and just like other merchandise, some are of dubious quality. **Please** be aware that there are instruments now being imported from various parts of the world that do not meet American standards for pitch and longevity. Low quality instruments will not hold up to the day to day student demands, and will not provide your child with a satisfying experience. Artley, Jupiter Capital Edition mouthpiece.
 * __ Instrument Recommendations: __**
 * Brand recommendations -** Instrument brands that we have found to be of a high quality for the beginning musician are manufactured to perform well in school bands and will physically hold up under the day to day use by younger players.
 * - Flute -** Gemeinhardt, Armstrong, Yamaha, Artley, Emerson, Jupiter Capital Edition
 * - Oboe –** Selmer, Renard/Fox, Vito, Yamaha
 * - Clarinet** **-** Vito, Yamaha, Selmer/Bundy, Buffet, Armstrong, Noblet, Normandy,
 * - Alto Sax -** Vito, Yamaha, Selmer/Bundy, Armstrong, Jupiter Capital Edition
 * - Tenor Sax -** Vito, Selmer
 * - Trumpet -** Yamaha, Holton, Conn, Selmer/Bundy, Jupiter Capital Edition . Bach 7c mouthpiece. Older students upgrade to a Bach 3c/5c mouthpiece. All trumpets must have a working 3rd valve throw ring/slide.
 * - Horn -** Holton, Yamaha, Conn, Bach, Selmer/Bundy. Bach 11 mouthpiece.
 * - Trombone/Baritone -** Yamaha, Bach, Holton, Selmer, Conn, King, Jupiter Capital Edition. Bach 6 ½ AL
 * - Percussion -** Ludwig Drum Kit with Bells (for 6th grade and then for at home practice)

Jean Baptiste from Sam Ash, Winston, Instruments from Brandsmart, Costco, Walmart, Target, or Sam's Club, First Concert, and DEG.
 * I __DO NOT__ recommend the following brands:**