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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Equipment Loan
A primary goal of the Band Program at Mt. Hebron is to provide every student with the best possible music education. One of the ways that we can work together to achieve this goal is to provide every student with the best quality instrument in the best possible condition. Although most students are required to provide their own instruments, larger instruments, harmony instruments, and percussion/color guard equipment, are provided by the Howard County Public Schools System and the Mt. Hebron Marching Unit Boosters, inc.. All students have a responsibility to keep their instrument and equipment clean and in proper playing condition. Instruments should go to the repair shop at least once a year for a professional cleaning and general maintenance. This will ensure that the instrument is in proper playing condition for many years to come. Negligence in this area could damage an instrument beyond repair or jeopardize the overall value of an instrument for resale. Mt. Hebron has an inventory of instruments in excellent working condition. These instruments are made available based on student need, on a first-come, first-served basis. Instruments will be distributed in excellent working condition, having been professionally cleaned and repaired before they are distributed. It then becomes the responsibility of the student to maintain the instrument until it is returned. A Music Equipment Student Loan Agreement will be used to communicate responsibilities to all parties. Students will be charged a yearly fee of $50.00 per instrument. **This does not include marching only instruments/equipment (mellophone, baritone, sousaphone, percussion, color guard. These items will be maintained by the MtHMU, assuming no damage due to negligence or misuse. At the end of the year, all instruments will be inventoried and taken for repairs and professional cleaning. Any repairs necessary beyond normal wear will be the responsibility of the individual using the instrument. |
Guidelines for Equipment Loan...
We look forward to working with you to provide the best education for everyone in our care. With your assistance, we can provide a quality education, with quality equipment for years to come.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm.
- Due to the limited number of school-owned instruments available, a student's use of a particular instrument may preclude another musician from using it. Therefore, it is imperative that the student agrees to be a positive contributor to the ensemble by practicing, being present at all rehearsals and performances, maintaining proper demeanor, and playing at their highest level.
- You are responsible for the proper care and protection of the instrument at all times.
- You are responsible for any repair and/or replacement from damage, accidental or due to negligence or abuse.
- Failure to return the loaned instrument or pay the cleaning/repair cost may result in withholding of grades, graduation tickets, diploma, or being charged the full replacement cost of the instrument.
- The instrument must be returned immediately at any time requested by the director or the school administration.
- Instruments will be checked on a regular basis to ensure proper care and protective measures are being taken by the student. If the instrument is not being maintained properly, the student may lose the opportunity to borrow an instrument.
- Unless instructed by the director, the student will perform on this instrument for the entire school year.
- Additional accessories such as woodwind mouthpieces (see below), reeds, valve oil, slide/cork grease, drumsticks, etc. will be provided by the student at their own expense.
- In order to ensure the positive musical contributions of students using school-owned instruments, private instruction is Strongly Encouraged!
We look forward to working with you to provide the best education for everyone in our care. With your assistance, we can provide a quality education, with quality equipment for years to come.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm.
WOODWIND MOUTHPIECES
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Saxophone
Clarinet
- Mouthpiece: Vandoren (B45), Genussa (Mezzo), Hite (Premier), Fobes (Debut), D’Addario (Reserve X0)
- Ligature: Rovner (Light or Dark)
Bass Clarinet
- Mouthpiece: Vandoren - BD5 or B45, Fobes - Debut, Hite - Premier
- Ligature: Rovner (Light or Dark)
Saxophone
- Mouthpiece: Selmer C* S80
- Ligature: Rovner (Light or Dark)
