Instrument Purchase Guidelines
AHS Band Parents and Students!
The band directors would like to offer some assistance regarding the
purchase of new instruments.
There are only a few brands and models that we truly recommend for each
instrument (see below). If you are ever in the position of considering a new
instrument that is NOT from the list below, PLEASE come talk to one of us.
Contrary to what some music store representatives, and even private teachers and
band directors might say, “there is actually a huge difference between different
brands and models. THERE ARE IMITATIONS and COPIES everywhere.
Sometimes people find a good price on a brand that is not listed below. We would
like to check the instrument out, play it, etc. before you invest in it. Bring
it up to the band office.
***Our recommendation: If you cannot afford the recommended model, then you
might should wait until later to buy. Also, check the Star Telegram and Dallas
Morning News want ads for used instruments.
***Check-out the mail-order companies. They are less expensive, and you don’t
have to pay tax.
Flute Yamaha 500 ; & Yamaha
481(all silver)
Clarinet
Buffet R13
Alto Sax
Yamaha 62-Mark 2
Trumpet
Bach Stradivarius (silver)
French Horn
Conn 8-D
Trombone
Bach 42B; Conn 88H
Insure Your Personal Instruments
You are encouraged to have insurance for your personal musical instrument.
The premiums are very low for theft/loss coverage. Music Agency Inc.
(1-800-421-1283) insures instruments for students. The website is www.musicagencyinc.com.
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