North Campus Bands
Mouthpiece Recommendations:
Clarinet: Vandoren B45
Ligature. . . . . Rovner
Saxophone: Selmer C* (C star)
Ligature. . . . . Rovner
Trumpet: 3C
French Horn: Holton MDC
Holton DC
Trombone: 61/2 AL (specify small shank or large shank)
Baritone: 61/2 AL (small shank)
Tuba: Conn Helleberg
Dennis Wick (DW 4886) gold
Dennis Wick (DW 86SP) silver
All instruments work best when they are maintained daily. Make sure you have an up to date supply of oils, grease, reeds, brushes, swabs and/ or polishing cloths.
Other Recommended equipment:
Metronome: (i.e. Boss, Quik Time, Sabine, Seiko)
Top of the Line - - Boss Dr. Beat DB88 is recommended for percussionists
Tuner: chromatic tuner (i.e. Korg CA30, Boss TU12H, Sabine MT9000, Korg DT3)
Top of the Line - - Korg OT12
Lyre: A lyre is a small music clip for your instrument that holds pep band music at athletic events.
Stick bag: (percussionists only)
A stick bag special will be available in the fall . . . or if you want to get started over the summer you will need
· Medium hard rubber mallets KRBxB
· Medium Hard Yarn Mallets KYBxB
· Staccato Timpani Mallets
· 5B drum sticks
"Fearless Leaders???"
About Me
- Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Rockford
- Mrs. Anderson . . . Mr. Rockford is in his 16th of teaching music and currently has degrees from Bethel University and St. Mary's University. During his time at White Bear Lake Mr. Rockford taught band in grades 6-12, served as building leader, served as 6-12 music department leader, was named Teacher of the Year for White Bear in 2004-2005, and named Minnesota state semi-finalist for Teacher of the Year in 2006-2007.