The following is a listing of the instrument, accessory and method book requirements of schools in the Roberson’s Music service area, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, Virginia, for the 2011-2012 school year. We provide this information as a community service and update as we are notified. Details are supplied by the individual ensemble directors, but accuracy is not guaranteed. Please check with your student’s instrumental faculty before purchasing instructional materials.
Elementary School Bands
Middle School Bands
High School Bands
Home & Private School Bands
Home & Private School Orchestras
Elementary School Orchestras
Middle School Orchestras
High School Orchestras
Area Choirs
Middle School Bands
High School Bands
Home & Private School Bands
Home & Private School Orchestras
Elementary School Orchestras
Middle School Orchestras
High School Orchestras
Area Choirs
Chancellor Elementary School – Melanie Bolas, Director (As of 4/6/10)
| 5th Grade | Standards of Excellence–Bk.1(with CD) | Percussion Learning Kit, SD1 Sticks, Bell Mallets, #2 Reeds – Cl & AS |
Culpeper Elementary Schools
| 5th Grade | Standards of Excellence–Bk.1 | Bell Kit |
King George Elementary School – Deborah Barley, Director
| 5th Grade | Standards of Excellence–Bk.1(with CD) |
Bell Kit
#21/2 CL & AS Reeds
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| 6th Grade | Standards of Excellence–Bk.1(with CD) |
Lafayette Upper Elementary School – Don Carnohan, Director
| 5th Grade | Accent on Achievement–Bk.1 | Percussion Learning Kit, 2B Sticks, Bell Mallets |
Locust Grove Elementary School – Lee Erik Finger, Director
| 4th Grade | Standards of Excellence–Bk. 1 | Percussion Learning Kit, Mallets w/ Hard Rubber Balls, Advanced TB Maint. Kit |
| 5th Grade | Standards of Excellence–Bk.2 | |
| 6th Grade | Standards of Excellence–Bk.3 | |
| Instruments: Yamaha Brass, Yamaha Saxes & Clarinets, Gemeinhardt/Armstrong Flutes |
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Potomac Elementary School – Deborah Barley, Director
| 5th Grade | Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD |
Bell Kit
#21/2 CL & AS Reeds
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| 6th Grade | Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD |
Sealston Elementary School – Deborah Barley, Director
| 5th Grade | Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD |
Bell Kit
#21/2 CL & AS Reeds
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| 6th Grade | Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD |
Wilderness Elementary School – Robert Truoccolo, Director
| 5th Grade | Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD | Drum Kit |
A. G. Wright Middle School – Arlene Mandoudis, Director; Todd Stone, Assistant (As of 4/6/10)
| 6th Grade |
Easy Steps to Band
Essential Elements 2000–Bk.1
Percussion – Essential Elements Drums
Bells – Easy Steps Oboe
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Bell Kit (Stick Bag)
4 – #11/2 or #2 Reeds
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| 7th Grade |
Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2
Hal Leonard Intermediate
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| 8th Grade |
Essential Tech. 2000 – Bk. 3
Tone and Technique
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Battlefield Middle School – Patrick Woodward, Director
| 6th Grade | Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 |
Bell Kit; 2B Sticks
CL – M. Lurie #2;
Rico#21/2;
Vandoren #21/2
AS – Lavoz/Vandoren
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| 7th Grade | Standards of Excellence Bk. 2 | |
| 8th Grade | Standards of Excellence Bk. 2 | |
| Instruments: 6th graders must have instruments NLT Sept. 10 | ||
Caroline Middle School – Karen Mott, Director
| 6th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 |
PERCUSSION
Percussion Learning Kit; 5A Sticks; Bell Mallets
CL – Rico #21/2;
Vandoren #2 – #21/2
AS – #2 & #3
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| 7th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th Grade | Essential Technique 2000 – Bk. 3 |
Chancellor Middle School – Jennifer Lewis, Director (As of 4/27/10)
| 6th Grade |
Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1
Master Theory – Bk. 1
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PERCUSSION
Bell Kit
6th – SD1 Sticks; Wooden Mallets
7th – Add Stick Bag & Blue Yarn Mallets
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| 7th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 |
Culpeper County Schools
| 6th Grade | Accent on Achievement – Bk. 1 |
Dixon-Smith Middle School – Kathy Davis, Director
| 6th Grade |
Easy Steps to Band (Percussion use Oboe/Drum)
Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1
Essentials of Music Theory – Bk. 1
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Percussion Learning Kit; SD1 Sticks; Nylon Bell Mallets
AS – Vandoren Reeds
CL – Mitchell Lurie Reeds
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| 7th Grade |
Hal Leonard Intermediate
Essentials of Music Theory – Bk. 2
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| 8th Grade | Hal Leonard Advanced | |
| Chorus – John Irby: Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory Complete | ||
Drew Middle School – Steve Patterson, Director (As of 8/10/09)
| 6th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 |
Drum Kit; SD1 Sticks
Rico Reeds (Roberson’s Reeds)
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| 7th Grade |
Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2
Bach and Before
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| 8th Grade |
Essential Technique 2000 – Bk. 3
Bach and Before
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Freedom Middle School – Chris Hoovler, Director (As of 4/8/10)
| 6th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 |
Bell Kit; SD1 Sticks; Blue Yarn Mallets
Adv. Trombone Maint. Kit
Vandoren Reeds (7th & 8th)
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| 7th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| No Jupiter Instruments | ||
Gayle Middle School – Brian Washington, Director
| 6th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 |
Percussion Learning Kit;
5B Sticks; Bell Mallets
6th - Roberson’s Reeds;
7th & 8th – Vandoren Reeds
(7th – #21/2; 8th – #3)
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| 7th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 3 |
Shirley Heim Middle School – Allison Gorski, Director (As of 5/25/10)
| 6th Grade | Standards of Excellence – Bk. 1 w/ CD |
Percussion:
Vic Firth Educational Pack
Percussion Learning Kit
Reeds:
CL: Vandoren Reeds
(6th) #2-#2 1/2; (7th) #21/2;
(8th) #21/2 – 3
AS: Vandoren Reeds
(6th & 7th) #21/2; (8th) #3
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| 7th Grade | Standards of Excellence – Bk. 2 w/ CD | |
| 8th Grade |
Foundations for Superior Performance
Standards of Excellence – Bk. 3
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All Yamaha Instruments
Percussion: Metronome; All other students: Metronome/Tuner
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H. H. Poole Middle School – Caroline Nesbit, Director - Todd Stone, Assistant (As of 4/29/10)
| 6th Grade |
Easy Steps to Band (Percussion use Oboe)
Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1
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Percussion Learning Kit; SD1 Sticks
Vandoren Reeds
(Beginners use #2 Strength)
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| 7th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th Grade |
Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 3
Bach & Before Band
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King George Middle School – Dennis Weaver, Director
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7th & 8th
Beginners
7th Grade
Concert
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Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 | Reeds: Clarinets: #3, Reed Case for 4 reeds Saxophones:#3 or Medium, Reed Case for 4 reeds Oboe & Bassoon: 2 – MS for Sept.; 2 working Med. for rest of year
Equipment:
Flute: Tuning rod; swab Clarinet: Vandoren 5RV or Yamaha 4C mouthpiece; cork grease; swab
Saxes: C* mouthpiece; cork grease; swab
Fr. Horn: Holton MC mouthpiece; slide grease; rotor oil
Trumpet: 7C or 5C mouthpiece; slide grease; valve oil
Baritone: 61/2 AL
mouthpiece; slide grease; valve oil Trombone: Slide cream & slide grease; spray bottle
Tuba: Helleberg mouthpiece; slide grease; valve oil
7th Percussion: Bell Kit w/ practice pad (no notes engraved); Case w/ handle
& wheels 8th Symphonic Percussion: Keep bell kit and metronome; Mallet Bag
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7th Grade
Percussion
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Fundamental Studies for Snare; Fundamental Studies for Mallets
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8th Grade
Symphonic
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Standards of Excellence - Bk. 2 |
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| Percussion: Metronome; All other students: Metronome/Tuner |
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Locust Grove Middle School – Steven Bolas, Director (As of 8/17/09)
| 6th Grade | Accent on Achievement–Bk.1 |
Percussion Learning Kit; SD1 Sticks; Hard Rubber Mallets; Medium Yarn Mallets
Reeds: 6th – Vandoren #2;
7th – Vandoren #21/2
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| 7th Grade | Accent on Achievement – Bks. 1 & 2 | |
| 8th Grade |
Accent on Achievement–Bk. 2
Rubank Intermediate Method
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| All students: Metronome/Tuner; Percussion: Metronome | ||
Louisa Middle School – Cathy Allen, Director (As of 7/29/10)
| 6th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 |
Percussion Learning Kit;
SD1 Sticks; Hard Rubber Mallets
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| 7th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| Guitar Class – Essential Elements for Guitar – Bk. 1 | ||
Montross Middle School – James Wright, Director (As of 9/29/09)
| 6th Grade | No Book |
| 7th Grade | Standards of Excellence – Bk. 1 |
Ni River Middle School – Kevin Elkins, Director (As of 4/26/10)
| 6th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 |
Bell Kit; Hard Rubber Mallets;
2B Sticks (Bag optional)
Reeds
6th Grade–CL & AS: #2
7th Grade–CL & AS: #21/2
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| 7th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 |
Prospect Heights Middle School – Nicole Miller, Director
| 6th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 |
Post Oak Middle School – Donna Jacobs, Director (As of 7/7/11)
| 6th Grade | Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 | Percussion Learning Kit (without key letters); Hard Rubber Mallets;
2B or SD1 Sticks;
Reeds: #2 (at least 4)
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| 7th Grade | Standards of Excellence – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th Grade | TBA – No books yet | |
| Optional: CD with Book | ||
Quantico Middle School – Laurie Sullivan, Director
| 6th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 |
Bell Kit;
Reeds: #21/2
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| 7th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th Grade | Essential Technique 2000 – Bk. 3 |
Rodney Thompson Middle School – Amanda Kastner and Surima Duckworth, Directors (As of 8/22/09)
| 6th Grade | Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 |
Flute: Maintenance Kit
Oboe: Med. Soft Reeds; Silk Swab
CL & AS: ML or Vandoren #2 or #21/2 Reeds ;
Cleaning Kit; Optional: Pad Saver
Bassoon: Med. Soft Reed, Cleaning Kit, Neck Strap AND Boot Strap,
Trumpet: 7C Mouthpiece; Maintenance Kit
French Horn: Farkas MC or MDC Mouthpiece; Maint. Kit
Trombone: Maint. Kit; Spray Bottle
Baritone: 61/2 AL Mouthpiece; Mouthpiece
Pouch, Maint. Kit Tuba: Helleberg 7B Mouthpiece; Mouthpiece Pouch; Maint. Kit
Percussion: Bell Kit; Stick Bag; Medium Yarn Mallets; VF SD1 Sticks
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| 7th Grade | Standards of Excellence - Bk. 2 |
CL, AS, TS, BS: Vandoren #21/2 or #3; Maint. Kit
Oboe/Bassoon: Medium Reeds; Maint. Kit
TS: Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece; Maint. Kit
BS: Yamaha 5C Mouthpiece: Maint. Kit
Trumpet: 5C or 3C Mouthpiece; Maint. Kit
Baritone/Tuba: As above
Percussion:
(VF Educational Pack) – Stick Bag w/ Hard Plastic Mallets,
Yarn Mallets, SD1 Sticks & Medium Timpani Mallets |
| 8th Grade | Standards of Excellence - Bk. 3 |
Some CL, AS, TS, BS: Vandoren #3; Maint. Kit Oboe/Bassoon: As above
TS/BS: As above
Trumpet: As above
Baritone/Tuba: As above
Percussion: (VF Educational Pack) – Stick Bag w/ Hard Plastic Mallets,
Yarn Mallets, SD1 Sticks & Medium Timpani Mallets |
| Recommended for all: Tuner/Metronome; Music Stand | ||
Spotsylvania Middle School – Donna Steckler, Director (As of 9/9/09)
| 6th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 Bk. 1 |
Drum Kit; SD1 Sticks; Mallets
(PLK if student needs bells at home)
Reeds: #2 (5 or more)
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| 7th Grade | Standards of Excellence Bk. 2 w/ CD | |
| 8th Grade | Standards of Excellence Bk. 2 w/ CD |
Stafford Middle School – Heather Carlson, Director
| 6th Grade |
Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD
Essentials of MusicTheory– Complete
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Percussion Learning Kit
Bell Mallets
SD1 Sticks
CL: Vandoren #2 (6th)
AS: Vandoren #21/2 (6th)
NO RICO REEDS
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| 7th Grade |
Standards of Excellence Bk. 2 w/ CD
Essentials of Music Theory – Complete
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| 8th Grade |
Standards of Excellence – Bk. 3
Essentials of Music Theory – Complete
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| All Yamaha Instruments | ||
Taylor Middle School – ??, Director
| All Grades | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 |
Thornburg Middle School – Kevin Coleman, Director (As of 4/6/10)
| 6th Grade |
Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1
Master Theory – Bk. 1
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Percussion: Bell Kit; SD1 Sticks; Timpani Mallets VF T1, Blue Yarn Mallets, Triangle Beater, Nylon Bell Mallets (VF Educational Pack) Baritone, Fr. Horn &
Tuba Players:
Mouthpiece Pouch & Maint. Kit
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| 7th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th Grade | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 2 | |
| All Yamaha Instruments | ||
Walker-Grant Middle School – Don Carnohan, Director
| 6th Grade |
Accent on Achievement – Bk.1
Essentials of Music Theory – Bk.1
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| 7th Grade |
Accent on Achievement – Bk.2
Essentials of Music Theory – Bk.2
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| 8th Grade |
Accent on Achievement – Bk.2
Essentials of Music Theory – Bk.2
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Brooke Point High School – Veronica Sutherland, Director (As of 4/12/10)
| Wind Ensemble | Symphonic Techniques for Band – Claude Smith |
| Concert & Symphonic Band |
Symphonic Warm-Ups for Band – Claude Smith |
Chancellor High School – Ryan Addair, Director (As of 4/14/10)
| AP Music Theory | Practical Theory Complete – Feldstein | |
| Concert Band | Standards of Excellence – Bk. 3 | |
| Percussion Class |
Standards of Excellence – Bk. 1, 2 or 3 (depending on entering level)
Advanced Students –
Rudimental Cookbook, Just Desserts |
Bell Kit w/ practice pad
5A or 5B sticks
Bell mallets
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| Band Class | Standards of Excellence – Bk. 1, 2 or 3 (depending on entering level) | |
Colonial Forge High School – Duane Coston, Director; Larry Cauley, Assistant
| All | Standards of Excellence –Bk. 3 | Diane Pulver, Clarinet Instructor: Rubank Advanced Method 1 Klose Clarinet Method
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Courtland High School – Don Leonard, Director
| AP Music Theory | Practical Theory Complete |
Manuscript Paper
CL & AS Reeds:
Vandoren #21/2 – #31/2
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| Concert Band | Standards of Excellence – Bk. 3 |
James Monroe High School – Chris Mallory, Director
| 9th – 12th |
Foundations for Superior Performance
Essentials of Music Theory – Complete
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| NO RICO REEDS OR MOUTHPIECES | |
Fredericksburg Area Young Musicians (FAYM) – Amy Shirk, Director
Massaponax High School – Cory Koch, Director
| AP Music Theory | Practical Theory Complete | (Summer Assignment) |
| Concert Band | Rhythm Etudes | Vandoren Reeds – Recommended |
| Symphonic Band | Rubank Advanced Method (Highly Recommended)
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Vandoren Reeds – Recommended |
| Percussion Class |
Breeze Easy – Bks. 1 & 2 |
SD1 General or Pro Mark 2B Sticks |
| AP Music Theory | Practical Theory Complete | (Summer Assignment) |
| Concert Band | Rhythm Etudes | Vandoren Reeds – Recommended |
| Symphonic Band | Rubank Advanced Method (Highly Recommended)
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Vandoren Reeds – Recommended |
| Percussion Class |
Breeze Easy – Bks. 1 & 2 |
SD1 General or Pro Mark 2B Sticks |
Faith Baptist School – Greg Reed, Director
| 6th | Standards of Excellence – Bk. 1 | Bell Kit |
| 7th | Standards of Excellence – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th | Standards of Excellence – Bk. 3 |
Fredericksburg Area Young Musicians (FAYM) – Amy Shirk, Director
Fredericksburg Academy – Ben Titus, Director
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 |
Bell Kit
Korg TM-40 Metronome/Tuner
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| 7th | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 & 2 | |
| 8th – 12th | Practical Theory Complete |
Fredericksburg Christian School – Seth Haines, Director (As of 7/20/11)
| 4th | Sound Innovations – Bk. 1 | All Instruments: Maintenance Kit, Folding Music Stand, Pencil Percussion Learning Kit;
VF Educational Pack;
M404 or Y104 Xylophone Mallets
CL – Vandoren Reeds
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| 5th | Standards of Excellence – Bks. 1 & 2 | |
| 6th |
Standards of Excellence – Bk. 2
Bach and Before for Band
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| 7th – 12th |
Foundations for Superior Performance
Bach and Before for Band
Standards of Excellence – Bk. 3
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Holy Cross Academy & St. Patrick’s – Laurie Kendall, Director (As of 8/24/09)
| 4th – 8th | Teacher Provided Books | Minimum of 5 – #21/2 Reeds |
King George Home School – E’Juana Andrews, Director
| 1st year | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 | Percussion Learning Kit |
Montessori Learning Center
| All | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 |
Area Private & Home School Orchestras
Fredericksburg Academy – Deborah Anker, Director
| Beginning | All for Strings – Bk. 1 |
| Advanced | All for Strings – Bk. 2 |
| Optional: Chin Chum | |
Fredericksburg Christian School – Liane Houchins, Director (As of 7/20/11)
| 4th – 5th | Sound Innovations for Strings – Bk. 1 |
| 6th | New Directions for Strings – Bk. 2 |
| 7th – 8th | Essential Technique 2000 for Strings – Bk. 3 |
| 9th – 12th | Advanced Technique for Strings |
| Kun Shoulder Rests; Metronome/Tuner Combo; Maintenance Kit; Folding Music Stand; Cellos: Rock Stop | |
Fredericksburg Area Young Musicians (FAYM) – Amy Shirk, Director
Holy Cross Academy
| 4th – 8th | Teacher Provided Books |
| Rosin & Resonans Shoulder Rests ONLY | |
King George Home School Orchestra – Lisa Maroney, Director
New Directions for Strings – Bks. 1 & 2
Area Elementary School Orchestras
Lafayette Upper Elementary School – Jim George, Director
| 3rd & 4th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bks 1 & 2 |
Lightfoot Elementary School – Rueben Casteneda, Director
| 4th | Artistry in Strings w/CD – Bk. 1 |
Locust Grove Elementary School – Rueben Casteneda, Director
| 4th | Artistry in Strings w/CD – Bk. 1 |
Area Middle School Orchestras
A. G. Wright Middle School – James Forry, Director
| 6th |
Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1
High Tech for Strings
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Battlefield Middle School – Kathy Buchanan, Director
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 |
| 7th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 2 |
| 8th | Essential Tech. 2000 for Strings – Bk. 3 |
Caroline Middle School – Karen Mott, Director
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 |
Chancellor Middle School – Shannon Reilly, Director
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 |
| 7th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 2 |
| 8th |
Essential Technique 2000 for Strings – Bk. 3
Essentials for Strings
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Dixon-Smith Middle School – Kelly Baricklow, Director
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 |
| 7th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 & 2 |
| 8th |
Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 2
Essential Technique 2000 Bk. 3
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| Teacher Supplied Shoulder Rest; Rosin, Cloth; Recommended –Clip-on Tuner & Prelude Strings | |
Drew Middle School – Christine Mallery, Director
| All | Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1 Maintenance Kit VLN & VLA: Shoulder Rest (KUN)
CLO & BASS: Rock Stop
OPTIONAL: Folding Music Stand;
Extra Strings; Tuner/Metronome
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Floyd T. Binns Middle School – Marco Escobar, Director
| All |
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Tuning Fork (optional); Folding Music Stand; Dark Rosin; Polishing Cloth; CLO/Bass: Rock Stop or Anchor Strap
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Freedom Middle School – Christopher Gillespie, Director (As of 8/14/09)
| 6th |
Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1
All for Strings Theory Workbook 1 & 2
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Violin & Viola:
Kun Shoulder Rest
Extra Set of Strings
Hidersine Rosin
Polishing Cloth
Cello & Bass:
Rock Stop
Hidersine Rosin
Polishing Cloth
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| 7th |
Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 2
All for Strings Theory Workbook 1 & 2
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| 8th | Essential Technique 2000 for Strings – Bk. 3 All for Strings Theory Workbook 1 & 2
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Gayle Middle School – Elizabeth Piller, Director (As of 8/12/09)
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 |
Violin & Viola:
Kun Shoulder Rest
Extra Set of Strings
Rosin
Cello & Bass:
Rock Stop
Rosin
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| 7th | Essential Elements for Strings – Bk. 2 (No 2000) | |
| 8th | Essential Technique for Strings – Bk. 3 (No 2000) | |
| Optional: Tuner, Metronome, Music Stand, String Set, Polish | ||
H. H. Poole Middle School – Minhui Luo, Director
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 |
VLN & VLA:
Resonans (No Foam) Shoulder Rest & Pouch:
Music Stand; Name Tag
CLO: Rock Stop
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| 7th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th | Essential Tech. 2000 for Strings – Bk. 3 |
Ni River Middle School – Maureen Hawley, Director
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 |
VLN & VLA:
NO Resonans Shoulder Rests
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| 7th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 2 | |
| 8th | Essential Tech. 2000 for Strings – Bk. 3 |
Post Oak Middle School – Michelle Dick, Director
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 |
| 7th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 2 |
| 8th | Essential Tech. 2000 for Strings – Bk. 3 |
Rodney Thompson Middle School – Cindy Ross, Director
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 |
| 7th | String Builder – Bk. 2 |
| 8th | High Tech for Strings |
Shirley C. Heim Middle School -Elaine Nash, Director (As of 9/13/09)
| 6th |
Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1
Essentials of Music Theory – Bk. 1 or Complete (Vla – Alto Clef)
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| 7th |
Essentials of Music Theory – Bk. 1 (Vla – Alto Clef)
Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 2
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| 8th |
Essentials of Music Theory – Bk. 1 (Vla – Alto Clef)
Essential Technique 2000 for Strings – Bk. 3
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Violin & Viola: Rosin, Extra set of strings, Cleaning Cloth, Shoulder Rest, Bowmaster (Optional), Chin Chum (Optional)Cello: Rosin, Extra set of strings, Cleaning Cloth, Rock Stop
Bass: “Pops” Bass Rosin, Cleaning Cloth, Rock Stop
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| Highly Recommended for all Students: Music Stand, Metronome, Tuner | |
Spotsylvania Middle School – Debbie Tripp, Director
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 |
| 7th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 2 |
| 8th | Essential Tech. 2000 for Strings – Bk. 3 |
Stafford Middle School – Ron Barricklow, Director
| 6th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 |
| 7th | Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 2 |
| 8th | Essential Tech. 2000 for Strings – Bk. 3 |
Thornburg Middle School – William Wassum, Director
| 6th |
Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 1 w/DVD
Workbook for Strings – Bk. 1
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VLN & VLA:
Sponge Shoulder Rest
Clip-on Tuner
Cello: Strap
Bass: MT9000 Tuner
Flash Card Set (Optional)
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| 7th |
Essential Elements 2000 for Strings – Bk. 2 w/DVD
Workbook for Strings – Bk. 2
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| 8th | Essential Tech. 2000 for Strings – Bk. 3 |
Walker-Grant Middle School – Jeff Gordon, Director
| 6th | New Directions for Strings – Bk. 1 | VLN & VLA: Shoulder Rest w/ Legs(KUN or equivalent) CLO: Rock Stop
OPTIONAL: Tone Shaper
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| 7th | New Directions for Strings – Bks. 1 & 2 | |
| 8th |
New Directions for Strings – Bk. 2
Alfred’s Theory Complete
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Area High School Orchestras
Chancellor/Riverbend High School – Jordan Medas, Director
| All |
Advanced Technique for Strings
Practical Theory Complete
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Colonial Forge High School – Larry Cauley, Director
| All | Essential Technique for Strings |
Courtland High School – Eric Hayslett, Director
| All | Essential Technique for Strings |
James Monroe High School – Jeff Gordon, Director (As of 6/15/2011)
| Beginning Orchestra |
Essential Elements 2000 – Bk. 1
Alfred’s Theory Complete
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VLN & VLA: Shoulder Rest w/ Legs (KUN or equivalent) CLO: Rock Stop
OPTIONAL: Tuner
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| All | Alfred’s Theory Complete |
Massaponax High School - Eric Hayslett, Director
| Concert Strings | Essential Technique for Strings |
Mountain View High School – Jim Forry, Director
| All | High Tech for Strings |
Area Choirs
Stafford Middle School – Heather Carlson, Director (As of 9/4/09)
| 6th | Essentials of Music Theory – Bk. 1 |
| 7th & 8th | Essentials of Music Theory Complete |
updated 5/9/11
