Band Instrument Rental and Purchasing Guidelines
As a CNUSD Band Director, I am committed to the success of all band students, from beginner to advanced. To help you succeed in band, it's important to have a good quality instrument to play. This page will help you make decisions on which instrument to rent or buy. Let me know if you have any questions!
Rental Companies
Here is a list of reputable companies you can rent or buy from. You can contact their websites to get more information.
Corona Music Center | 951-898-2630 | Corona Music Website | Corona |
IE Music | 951-479-1261 | Corona/Online | |
Music and Arts | 951-735-5924 | Music and Arts Website | Norco |
Bertrands Music | 800-696-5338 | Bertrands Website |
San Bernardino |
The quality of the student’s instrument is critical to the student’s progress. I have listed certain brands that will help ensure each child’s success in band. I suggest renting before buying just in case your student decides to switch instruments. Please be careful when shopping for an instrument on amazon or other online retailers that may sell cheap/off brand instruments. Beware: If the price is "too good to be true", it probably is because the instrument may not be of good quality and may make your child struggle to play or produce a good sound.
Videos
Check out these videos to help you choose what to play!
Corona Music Instrument Videos
Instruments Students May Choose To Play
FLUTE
Recommended Brands: Armstrong, Gemeinhardt, Jupiter, Pearl, Yamaha
Critical Accessories:
- Cleaning Rod (this may come with your flute rental. If not, make sure to purchase one)
- Cleaning Cloth
- Cork Grease (it can look like chapstick, but it's for instruments)
Highly Recommended Accessory:
- A sheet of stickers (small stickers that would fit on an incentive poster / about the size of your finger print)
- Music Stand (A cheap, foldable one is perfectly fine!)
Method Book: Essential Elements Book 1 (For FLUTE)
CLARINET
Recommended Brands: Buffet, Jupiter, Selmer, Yamaha, Bundy
Critical/Required Accessories:
- 3 RICO Reeds (number 2)
- Silk cleaning swab
- Mouthpiece brush
- Reed guards
- Cork grease
Highly Recommended Accessory:
- Music Stand (A cheap, foldable one is perfectly fine!)
Method Book: Essential Elements Book 1 (For CLARINET)
ALTO SAXOPHONE
Recommended Brands: Bundy, Jupiter, Selmer, Yamaha
Required/Critical Accessories:
- 3 RICO Reeds (number 2)
- Silk cleaning swab
- Mouthpiece brush
- Reed Guards
- Cork grease
- Neck Strap
Highly Recommended Accessories
- Neotech Neck Strap (crucial for neck comfort and helps alleviate red, irritated skin from the strap that comes with the sax)
- Music Stand (A cheap, foldable one is perfectly fine!)
Method Book: Essential Elements Book 1 (For ALTO SAXOPHONE)
TRUMPET
Recommended Brands: Bach, Bundy, Jupiter, King, Yamaha
Critical Accessories:
- Mouthpiece brush
- Valve brush
- Cleaning snake
- Tuning slide grease
- Valve oil
Highly Recommended Accessory:
- Music Stand (A cheap, foldable one is perfectly fine!)
- Mute (Optional. A mute helps the trumpet play more quietly)
Method Book: Essential Elements Book 1 (For TRUMPET)
TROMBONE
Recommended Brands: Bach, Giardinelli, Jupiter, Yamaha
Critical Accessories:
- Mouthpiece brush
- Slide cream
- Tuning slide grease
- Small spray water bottle
- Cleaning snake
Highly Recommended Accessories:
- Music Stand (A cheap, foldable one is perfectly fine!)
- "Trombotine" slide cream
Method Book: Essential Elements Book 1 (For TROMBONE)