Music

Supply List

Click the button below for a supply list for each instrument, complete with links directly to recommended supplies. All wind players should have a tuner with contact microphone, which is linked at the top of the supply list.

SHS Band Supply List

Concert Dress

Unless otherwise noted, concert dress will be as follows: 

• Black Robe (provided) 
• SHS Stole (provided) 
• Black shoes 

Concerts

Fifth graders will perform in three concerts:

• January 15th at 6pm Suffield Middle School ("dress to impress")
• February 3rd at 6pm Suffield High School (report at 5:45pm, "dress to impress")
  • Three tickets per household (these will be provided to your child prior to the concert day and are free of charge.)
• June 4th at 7pm at Suffield Middle School (report at 6:45 - "dress to impress")

Fourth graders will perform in one concert:

• June 4th at 5:30pm at Suffield Middle School (report at 5:15 - "dress to impress")

Rentals

Please be sure to rent an educator-approved instrument from a reputable music company such as Gerry's or Music & Arts. Your child's instrument will be delivered directly to McAlister School with the recommended accessories. All band students are required to purchase the method book as well, Measures of Success book one.

Recommended Instrument Repair Facilities:

The Music Lab, LLC: 860-426-1961

Gerry's Music Shop: call the store directly to coordinate pick up of your repair at 1-800-724-7402 during the school year.

Music & Arts: You can contact Jennifer Martocchio to coordinate pick up of your repair during the school year.

(All three of these companies service our schools weekly and can pick up and drop off repairs, or you are welcome to drive them to their locations yourself. Students who have rental instruments from a music store should have all repairs done through the store from which they are renting and should request a free loaner instrument while the repair is being completed. Please do not bring any instrument to Suffield Music for repair as they do not have an on-site repair shop. If your child is renting from Suffield Music, Music & Arts will handle the repair of the instrument.)

Advanced/Intermediate Band Tracks

This track is designed for participants who have at least one year of experience playing their instrument.  They will:

• Participate in a large ensemble.
• Receive daily instrument-specific instruction and small ensemble coaching from an expert teacher on their instrument.
• ALSO OFFERING:  Elective sessions such as jazz, ukulele, hand drumming, audio production, and more!

Non-Music Activities

Every day, all participants will receive snack time (parent provided), recreation time, and flex time.

Field day and pizza party on the final day of camp. 

Private Lessons and Ensemble Programs

The Hartt School's Community Division, located in West Hartford on the campus of the University of Hartford, is known as one of the premier community music schools in the United States. They provide private instruction, large ensembles, and summer programs to students throughout the greater Hartford area year round in the areas of music, theater, and dance. 

The Springfield Community Music School, located in Downtown Springfield, provides private lessons and ensemble programs in the greater Springfield area.

Additionally, there are a number of private teachers in the area. Please contact your child's music teacher for a list of recommended teachers in our area.