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Instrument Accessories

Every musician needs the proper accessories with them every day. Here's what to keep in your case — and where to buy it.

Every Student Needs
1-inch binder · your instrument in working order · MakeMusic app (provided) · a home practice space
A Note on Reeds

Each clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, and baritone sax player is highly recommended to keep at least 3 reeds in their possession at all times. Once the school year starts, check with Mr. Stahle for the correct reed strength per student. Individual reeds are available to purchase from Mr. Stahle, and most reeds are sold in boxes of 5 or 10.

By Instrument

What to keep in your case

Flute
Cleaning rod & cloth
Clarinet
Reeds, cork grease, swab
Alto / Tenor Sax
Reeds, cork grease, neck strap, swab
Trumpet
Valve oil, tuning-slide grease, cleaning snake
French Horn
Rotor oil, tuning-slide grease
Trombone
Slide-O-Mix (black cap), small spray bottle & cleaning snake
Euphonium / Tuba
Valve oil, tuning-slide grease (school tubas provided)
Percussion
Bell kit with stand (rental available), Vic Firth 5A sticks, medium yarn mallets. See Mr. Stahle before purchasing.
Where to Purchase

Local music stores

Schmitt Music

Shop our band's own supply page — accessories are pre-selected for Mitchell Middle School students.

Shop our band page →
(605) 339-6030
Popplers Music

Full-service music store in Sioux Falls carrying instruments, accessories, and supplies.

Brad's Instrument Repair

Local repairs and accessories right here in Mitchell. Call ahead for availability.

Call (605) 630-9504

Facing a cost barrier or need help sourcing an instrument? Please reach out to Mr. Stahle — we never want cost to keep a student out of band.

MITCHELL MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS
Eyes with Pride
Mr. Ryan Stahle · Director of Bands
800 West 10th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301
ryan.stahle@k12.sd.us · Office 605-995-7777
facebook.com/mitchell.ms.bands