Uniforms

Symphonic Band - FMMS Band Polo with Black Dress Pants and Black Dress Shoes

Concert Band - FMMS Band Polo with Jeans (no holes) and Closed Toed Shoes

Beginning Band - FMMS Band Shirt with Jeans (no holes) and Closed Toed Shoes

Uniform Purchase

FMMS Band Polo is available for purchase on an order basis at the beginning of each school year. Following the initial ordering period, FMMS Band Boosters have limited selection of Band Polos available for purchase. Please ensure polos are ordered during the ordering period to avoid headache at performance time. Your student will be notified of polo availability, we will post in each newsletter the deadline, and on the Facebook groups. 

FMMS Band Shirt is included in the Band Fair Share Fee to each Band Member, regardless of ensemble. These will be available prior to the first concert, and additional shirts will be available for purchase on a first come, first serve basis from the FMMS Band Boosters. 

Key Items

No matter what instrument you play in the Feagin Mill Middle School Bands, you will need a few key items to ensure your success and growth as a musician. To help you master rhythms, practice effectively, and stay organized, please make sure you have a metronome, a sturdy music stand, and most importantly, a positive attitude ready for every rehearsal and practice session. 

Below are Links to items Mr. English Recommends:

• Music Stand - a.co/d/6n25U9F 

• Metronome/Tuner - a.co/d/3v8vmp4 

Recommended Items For Each Instrument

*Note - All items will be available for purchase at beginning instrument rental night. The items below are suggestions for upkeep in subsequent years of playing

Winds

FLUTE, CLARINET, BASS CLARINET, ALTO SAX, TENOR SAX, BARI SAX 

Reeds*, Cork Grease

*Reed Size dependent on instrument and musician, Mr. English has reeds available for sale in the Band room via cash payment or tap card payment. 

TRUMPET

Valve Oil / Tuning Slide Grease 

TROMBONE 

Valve Oil / Tuning Slide Grease  / Trombone Slide Oil or Trombone Slide Lubricant 

Optional - Mouthpiece Cleaning Spray 

HORN/MELLOPHONE, BARITONE, TUBA 

Valve Oil / Tuning Slide Grease / Rotary Valve Oil (French Horn) 

Percussion

N/A