Band Instrument Care

Here are some great ideas for how to take care of your band instrument. Students who use school instruments must follow these guidelines.

ALL INSTRUMENTS

• Make sure the case is clean and secure.
• Label the case with the student's name.

WOODWINDS

• After playing, swab the instrument to remove moisture.
• Wipe the outside of the instrument with a soft cloth.

REEDS

• Always remove the reed after playing.
• Dry it off and place in a reed case.
• Always have four good reeds ready to use.

BRASS

• After playing, drain excess water from instrument.
• Oil valves and/or slides regularly.
• Wipe the outside of the instrument with a soft cloth.
• Give the instrument a bath and clean it with a snake about once a month so it doesn't corrode.

PERCUSSION

• Store sticks in a stick bag.
• Label stick bag and sticks with student's name.

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