Band is an exciting experience where kids get together, work hard and enjoy each with music and hard work!
Band also has more gear than the other musical disciplines. 

There are items that students must order on our website, please click "read more" to review those.  These items listed below are supplies/uniform gear which can be purchased in area stores or online: 

1. Khaki Shorts (length must also comply with PISD's dress code)

    CLICK HERE to view other examples of acceptable styles

2. Foundations for Superior Performance, 
by Richard Williams and Jeff King, also known as the blue book.  We used this book last year at Jasper and it is used by some middle school bands.  There is no need to purchase a new book if you already have a copy.  Be sure to purchase the correct book for your instrument.  Percussionists should purchase the Percussion book.

3. Essential Musicianship, for Band, Ensemble Concepts, by Eddie Green, John Benzer and David Bertman. 
This is an orange book.  We used this book last year at Jasper.  Be sure to purchase the correct book for your instrument.  Percussionists should purchase the Percussion book.

4. 101 Rhythmic Rest Patterns,by Grover C. Yaus.  This book was also used last year at Jasper. Be sure to purchase the correct book for your instrument. Percussionists should purchase the Drums book.     

5. Lyre and flip folder for marching and stand music.  *Flutes only need the flip folder.

Local Music Stores:

• Brook Mays Music, 972-618-3222 - Plano
• Music and Arts, 972-668-1176 – Frisco
  
• Nadine’s Music Manor, 972-985-7884 - Plano
• Pender’s Sheet Music, 972-818-1333 – Carrollton
  
• Williamson Music Company, 972-516-1331 - Plano

Below are the required items that are needed for BAND for EVERY student : 
(These items are ordered via this website)

Marcher/Percussion

Color Guard