Band: Not just a class...
it's part of your life!


Donna Shepard Intermediate School
Donna Shepard Intermediate School 1280 FM 1187
Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 453-6800

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Percussion Equipment Requirements



  1. MPM Marimba (for home)
  2. Vic Firth EP-2 Mallet PacK
  3. Vic Firth Practice Pad and Stand
  4. Innovative Percussion "Lalo Davila Signature Model" (Model IP-LD) Drum Sticks. No other sticks are acceptable. The size, weight and shape make a huge difference in development of control and sound.

  5. Books:

  6. Accessories:

    • Sabine MT-9000 Metronome
    • Music stand for home use
    Let me stress the metronome requirement:

    Students will not be allowed to participate in percussion class without their own metronome at home.

    IT IS THAT IMPORTANT!

    It is probably the cheapest but most valuable tool any musician can have!

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    To obtain the above equipment and materials, contact our Educational Representative at the Music and Arts Center, Mr. Rick Thorley, at the phone number or address below. He can solve any equipment need or problem.

    Music and Arts Centers

    Address & Phone:
    Arlington Park Square
    3701 South Cooper, Suite 147
    Arlington, TX 76015
    (817) 466-8696 or (214)365-0150(store)
    (972)795-9635 (cell)

  7. Band T-shirt!

    Orders will be taken for these in the fall. Please be watching for an order form to be sent home. You can purchase these for Moms and Dads, sisters and brothers and Granma and Granpa, too!

    And remember: The band T-shirt is our required uniform for participation in on-campus events and for the Sandy Lake band trip! (Please see "Public Performance Eligibility" in the Donna Shepard Band Handbook.

  8. Other required materials:

    • A 3 ring binder
    • 2 #2 Pencils
    • Red Marker
    • Yellow Highlighter

    These items may be obtained from: Wal-Mart!





     


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