Grade 6 Band

Band instrument choices for 6th grade include flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba and percussion. Additional instrument choices/switch options become available after 6th grade. Details about percussion instruments are listed below. 

Beginning Band FAQS

Instrument Information

Please come to a “Band Instrument Fitting”! Students and families are encouraged to try instruments before choosing, and keep an open mind. Some students try a few, and discover that one is particularly easier or more comfortable. We have a team that will answer your questions and help students try to make a best choice. Checking the links on this page may help you narrow down your choices before you come to your appointment. If you are not able to come to an appointment, please consider visiting a music store that specializes in School Band sales (such as Rettig Music or Music and Arts) to ask for an in-store fitting.

Students interested in playing percussion in Sixth Grade Band will need to participate in a "Percussion Skills Check" with Mr. Coon. This year, students will be able to do a screening with a Google Meet, since school access is limited after hours. If you are interested, please take about 6 minutes to view this video to learn about the screening before you reserve a screening appointment time. This video is a demonstration of the skills that will be checked- you may want to start practicing!

Percussion may be capped at approximately 10 students due to space and equipment limitations.

Appointments will be in 15-minute time slots on March 1, 7 & 11. This is the link to reserve your time using the student’s school ipad. Please also use the student ipad for the screening. Thank you!

When you schedule your class choice in PowerSchool, simply select the band option that also lists your choice of instrument.

Please consider contacting a store that specializes in “Educational Music Sales” such as Music & Arts or Rettig Music for instrument sales & rentals, accessory items & band books, and instrument repair  information. 

• Rettig Music (Dublin/Sawmill Rd.) 614-792-2100
• Music & Arts (Westerville/State St.) 614-891-9008

Both stores can help you by phone or in person, and both offer online shopping.

For questions, please contact Mr. Coon at coon.1@napls.us or Mr. Falk at falk.1@napls.us.

Parents, when you are shopping for an instrument or supplies for Band, please print this list and take it with you. Please understand that instrument manufacturers don't always include quality accessories. In our experience, students with better mouthpieces, reeds, oils, etc. enjoy better success playing and maintaining their instruments. Most music stores that have a school band instrument department should have or should be able to provide instruments and supplies from this list, and several stores will probably be happy to include accessory items from our lists into the rental fee. If you are not able to find accessories and instruments listed below, you should consider a different music store or call / email a director.

If you are buying used from a source other than Rettig Music or Music and Arts, it is suggested that you have it checked by a reputable dealer or private instrument technician. If you are buying online from a non-music store, BUYER BEWARE.  There are many pretty instruments that are not durable and of such poor quality that they are difficult to play. The worst instruments online seem to come with white gloves.

Also, Pre-packaged instrument care kits often lack some of the products that we like best and may even include some things you don’t need.

Band Class Supply List