Mr. Capps’ Recommendations
*Step-up Instruments: (A commitment to band has been made by the child.)
Good Better Best
Flute: Jupiter Yamaha Pearl
Oboe: Yamaha Fox Loree
Bassoon: Fox Fox Fox
Clarinet: Leblanc Rapsodie Buffet R-13 Leblanc Concerto
Bass Clarinet: Yamaha Yamaha Buffet
Alto / Tenor Sax: Yamaha 52 Yamaha 62 Yamaha 82
Baritone Sax: Yamaha 52 Yamaha 52 Yamaha 62
Trumpet: Jupiter XO Bach / Yamaha Bach / Yamaha
French Horn: Yamaha Conn Conn / Holton
Trombone: Yamaha Conn 88H Bach 42BO
Baritone: Yamaha 321 Yamaha 642 Yamaha 842
Tuba: King 2341 King 2341 Conn 52J
Percussion:
Concert snare:Pearl Symphonic Pearl Philharmonic Black Swamp
Mallets: Yamaha Musser Adams
Drum set: Pearl Export Pearl Masters Pearl Reference
*The brands with no item specific numbers are left blank for you to play test and find out
which one suits you the best. When play testing an instrument make sure that you can
play for some trained ears to hear which instrument is a better choice for you. If in doubt
ask me please!