The following is a listing of the instrument, accessory and method book requirements of schools in the Roberson's Music service area for the 2008-2009 school year. We provide this information as a community service and update as we are notified. Details are supplied by the individual ensemble directors, but accuracy is not guaranteed. Please check with your student's instrumental faculty before purchasing instructional materials.Roberson's Music

Elementary School Bands
Middle School Bands
High School Bands
Home Schools & Private School Bands
Private School Orchestras
Elementary School Orchestras
Middle School Orchestras
High School Orchestras
Area Elementary School Bands

Chancellor Elementary School - Melanie Bolas, Director
5th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 Percussion Learning Kit, SD1 Sticks

Culpeper Elementary Schools
5th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 Bell Kit

King George Elementary School - Deborah Barley, Director
5th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD Bell Kit
2 1/2 CL & AS Reeds
6th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD

Lafayette Upper Elementary School - Amy Shirk, Director
5th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1

Locust Grove Elementary School - Lee Erik Finger, Director
4th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 1  Percussion Learning Kit
Mallets w/ Hard Rubber Balls
Advanced TB Maint. Kit
5th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 2 
6th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 3 
Instruments: Yamaha Brass, Yamaha Saxes & Clarinets,
Gemeinhardt/Armstrong Flutes

Potomac Elementary School - Deborah Barley, Director
5th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD Bell Kit
2 1/2 CL & AS Reeds
6th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD

Sealston Elementary School - Deborah Barley, Director
5th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD Bell Kit
2 1/2 CL & AS Reeds
6th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD

Wilderness Elementary School - Robert Truoccolo, Director
5th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 Drum Kit

Area Middle School Bands
A. G. Wright Middle School - Arlene Mandoudis, Director
6th Grade Easy Steps to Band
Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1
Percussion - Essential Elements Drums
Bells - Easy Steps Oboe		 Bell Kit (Stick Bag)
4 - 1 1/2 or 2 Reeds
7th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 2
Hal Leonard Intermediate
8th Grade Essential Technique 2000 - Bk. 3
Tone and Technique

Battlefield Middle School - Patrick Woodward, Director
6th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 1  Bell Kit; 2B Sticks
CL - M. Lurie 2; Rico 2 1/2; Vandoren 2 1/2
AS - Lavoz/Vandoren
7th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 2 
8th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 2 
Instruments: 6th graders must have instruments NLT Sept. 10

Caroline Middle School - Karen Mott, Director
6th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1 Percussion Learning Kit; 5A Sticks; Bell Mallets
CL - Rico 2 1/2;
Vandoren 2 - 2 1/2
AS - 2 & 3
7th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 2
8th Grade Essential Technique 2000 - Bk. 3 

Chancellor Middle School - Jennifer Lewis, Director
6th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1
Master Theory - Bk. 1		 YAMAHA INSTRUMENTS
Bell Kit
7th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 2
Accent on Achievement - Bk. 1
8th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 2
Standards of Excellence - Bk. 3

Culpeper County Schools 
6th Grade Accent on Achievement - Bk. 1

Dixon-Smith Middle School - Kathy Davis, Director
6th Grade Easy Steps to Band
(Percussion use Oboe/Drum)
Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1
Essentials of Music Theory - Bk. 1 		 Percussion Learning Kit; SD1 Sticks;
Nylon Bell Mallets 
AS - Vandoren Reeds
CL - Mitchell Lurie Reeds
7th Grade Hal Leonard Intermediate
8th Grade Hal Leonard Advanced
Chorus, John Irby: Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory Complete

Drew Middle School - Steve Patterson, Director
6th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1
Essentials of Music Theory - Bk. 1		 Drum Kit; SD1 Sticks
Rico Reeds
7th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 2
Essentials of Music Theory - Bk. 2
8th Grade Essential Technique 2000 - Bk. 3
Essentials of Music Theory - Bk. 2 

Freedom Middle School - Chris Hoovler, Director
6th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1
 Bell Kit; SD1 Sticks;
Blue Yarn Mallets
Adv Trombone Maint. Kit
Vandoren Reeds (7th & 8th)
7th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 2
8th Grade Essential Technique 2000 - Bk. 3
No Jupiter Instruments

Gayle Middle School - Brian Washington, Director
6th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1
 Percussion Learning Kit;
5B Sticks; Bell Mallets
Rico Reeds
(7th - #2 1/2; 8th - #3)
7th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 2
Tone & Technique
8th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 2
Tone & Technique

Heim Middle School - Allison Gorski, Director
6th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 w/ CD
Essentials of Music Theory - Bk. 1		 Vic Firth Educational Pack
Drum Practice Pad
CL: Vandoren #2 (6th)
AS: Vandoren #2 1/2 (6th) 
7th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 2 w/ CD
Essentials of Music Theory - Complete
Percussion 7 Standards of Excellence - Bk. 2 w/ CD
Essentials of Music Theory - Complete
Alfred Drum Method - Bk. 1
Percussion 8 Standards of Excellence - Bk. 2 w/ CD
Essentials of Music Theory - Complete
Alfred Drum Method - Bk. 1
8th Grade Foundations for Superior Performance
Essential Technique 2000
Essentials of Music Theory - Complete
All Yamaha Instruments

H. H. Poole Middle School - Caroline Nesbit, Director
6th Grade Easy Steps to Band
(Percussion use Oboe)
Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1
 Percussion Learning Kit;
2B Sticks
Vandoren Reeds
7th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 2
Essentials of Music Theory - Bk. 2
8th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 3
Essentials of Music Theory - Bk. 2
Bach & Before Band

King George Middle School - Cathy Fisher, Director
Beginners Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 Percussion Learning Kit;
Reeds - 7th - #2 1/2; 8th - #3
7th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 2
8th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 3
Percussion: Metronome; All other students: Metronome/Tuner

Locust Grove Middle School - Stephen Bolas, Director
6th Grade Accent on Achievement - Bk. 1 Percussion Learning Kit;
SD1 Sticks;
Hard Rubber Mallets;
Medium Yarn Mallets;
Reeds: 6th - Vandoren #2;
7th - Vandoren #2 1/2
7th Grade Accent on Achievement - Bk. 1
8th Grade Accent on Achievement - Bk. 1
All  students: Metronome/Tuner

Louisa  Middle School - Kathy Allen, Director
6th Grade Accent on Achievement - Bk. 1 Percussion Learning Kit;
SD1 Sticks;
Hard Rubber Mallets
7th Grade Accent on Achievement - Bk. 1
8th Grade Accent on Achievement - Bk. 2
Guitar Class - Essential Elements for Guitar - Bk. 1

Montross Middle School - Rebecca Gill, Director
6th Grade Band Expression - Bk. 1
7th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1

Ni River Middle School - John Jonas, Director
6th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1
 Bell Kit; Hard Rubber Mallets;
2B Sticks (Bag optional); 
 Reeds
CL & AS - #2
7th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 2
8th Grade Essential Technique 2000 - Bk. 3

Prospect Heights Middle School - Nicole Miller, Director
6th Grades Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1

Post Oak Middle School - Donna Jacobs, Director
6th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 Bell Kit; Hard Rubber Mallets;
SD1 Sticks; 
Reeds: #2
7th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 2
8th Grade TBA - No books yet
Optional: CD with Book

Quantico Middle School - Laurie Sullivan, Director
6th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1
 Bell Kit;
 Reeds: #2 1/2
7th Grade Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 2
8th Grade Essential Technique 2000 - Bk. 3

Rodney Thompson Middle School - Kate Reeves, Director
6th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 Flute: Maintenance Kit
Oboe: Med. Soft Reeds; Silk Swab
CL & AS: ML or Vandoren #2 1/2 Reeds - Minimum 4 Reeds; Swab; Pad Saver (optional)
Bassoon: Med. Soft Reed, Swabs, Neck Strap or Boot Strap, #2 Bocal
Trumpet: 7C Mouthpiece; Maintenance Kit
French Horn: Farkas MC or MDC Mouthpiece; Maint. Kit
Trombone/Baritone: 6 1/2 AL Mouthpiece; Maint. Kit; Spray Bottle
Tuba: Helleberg 7B Mouthpiece; Maint. Kit
Percussion: Learning Kit; Medium Yarn Mallets; VF SD1 Sticks
7th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 2 Some CL, AS, TS, BS: Vandoren #3 or #3 1/2;
TS: Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece
BS: Yamaha 5C Mouthpiece
Trumpet: 5C or 3C Mouthpiece
Percussion:  (VF Educational Pack) - Stick Bag w/ Hard Plastic Mallets, Yarn Mallets, SD1 Sticks & Medium Timpani Mallets
8th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 3 Some CL, AS, TS, BS: Vandoren #3 1/2 or #4 (rare);
TS: Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece
BS: Yamaha 5C Mouthpiece
Trumpet: 3C or 1 1/2 C Mouthpiece
Percussion:  (VF Educational Pack) - Stick Bag w/ Hard Plastic Mallets, Yarn Mallets, SD1 Sticks & Medium Timpani Mallets
Ms. Reeves prefers Selmer Slide Grease, Al Cass Oil
Recommended: Metronome

Spotsylvania Middle School - Donna Steckler, Director
6th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD Drum Kit; 5A Sticks; Mallets
(PLK if student needs bells at home)
Reeds: #2 (5 or more) 
7th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 2 w/ CD
8th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 3 w/ CD

Stafford Middle School - Heather Carlson, Director
6th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 w/ CD
Essentials of Music Theory - Complete		 Percussion Learning Kit
Bell Mallets
SD1 Sticks
CL: Vandoren #2 (6th)
AS: Vandoren #2 1/2 (6th)
NO RICO REEDS
7th Grade Standards of Excellence - Bk. 2 w/ CD
Essentials of Music Theory - Complete
8th Grade Foundations for Superior Performance
Essential Technique 2000
Essentials of Music Theory - Complete
All Yamaha Instruments

Taylor Middle School - ??, Director
All Grades Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1

Thornburg Middle School - Kevin Coleman, Director
6th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 1 w/ CD Percussion: Bell Kit; SD1 Sticks; Timpani Mallets VF T1, Blue Yarn Mallets, Triangle Beater, Nylon Bell Mallets (VF Educational Pack)
Baritone, Fr. Horn & Tuba Players:
Mouthpiece Pouch & Maint. Kit
7th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 2 w/ CD
8th Grade Standards of Excellence Bk. 2 w/ CD
All Yamaha Instruments

Walker-Grant Middle School - Chris Mallory, Director
6th Grade Accent on Achievement - Bk. 1
Essentials of Music Theory - Bk. 1
7th Grade Accent on Achievement - Bk. 2
Essentials of Music Theory - Bk. 2
8th Grade Accent on Achievement - Bk. 3
Essentials of Music Theory - Bk. 3

Area High School Bands

Chancellor High School - Ryan Addair, Director
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Colonial Forge High School - Andrew Loft, Director
All
 Standards of Excellence - Bk. 3 Diane Pulver, Clarinet Instructor: Rubank Advanced Method 1 
Klose Clarinet Method

Courtland High School - ??, Director
AP Music Theory
 Practical Theory Complete Manuscript Paper
CL & AS Reeds:
Vandoren #2 1/2 - #3 1/2
Concert Band Standards of Excellence - Bk. 3

James Monroe High School - Chris Mallory, Director
9th Essentials of Music Theory - Bk.3
Accent on Achievement - Bk. 3
10th - 12th Foundations for Superior Performance

Massaponax High School - Cory Koch, Director
Percussion Class
 Breeze Easy - Bks. 1 & 2 SD1 General or Pro Mark 2B Sticks

Area Home School & Private School Bands

Faith Baptist School - Greg Reed, Director
6th Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 Bell Kit
7th Standards of Excellence - Bk. 2
8th Standards of Excellence - Bk. 3

Fredericksburg Academy - Ben Titus, Director
6th Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1 Bell Kit
Korg TM-40 Metronome/Tuner
7th Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1 & 2
8th - 12th Practical Theory Complete

Fredericksburg Christian School - Seth Haines, Director
4th Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 Percussion Learning Kit;
VF Educational Pack;
M404 or Y104 Xylophone Mallets
CL - Vandoren Reeds
5th Standards of Excellence - Bk. 2
6th Standards of Excellence - Bk. 3
Bach and Before for Band
7th - 12th Foundations for Superior Performance
Bach and Before for Band

Holy Cross Academy - Laurie Kendall, Director
4th - 8th
 Teacher Provided Books Minimum of 5- Rico #2 1/2 Reeds

King George Home School - Giva Conner, Director
1st year
 Standards of Excellence - Bk. 1 & Theory
All Others Hal Leonard Advanced
Tone & Technique

Montessori Learning Center
All Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1

Area Private School Orchestras

Fredericksburg Academy - Deborah Anker, Director
Beginning Spotlight on Strings - Bk. 1
Advanced Spotlight on Strings - Bk. 1
Optional: Chin Chum

Fredericksburg Christian School - Liane Houchins, Director
4th - 5th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1
6th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 2
7th - 8th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 3
9th - 12th Advanced Technique for Strings
Kun Shoulder Rests

Holy Cross Academy
4th - 8th Teacher Provided Books
Rosin & Resonans Shoulder Rests ONLY

Area Elementary School Orchestras

Lafayette Upper Elementary School - Jim George, Director
3rd & 4th
 Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bks 1 & 2

Lightfoot Elementary School - Rueben Casteneda, Director
4th
 Artistry in Strings w/CD - Bk. 1

Locust Grove Elementary School - Rueben Casteneda, Director
4th
 Artistry in Strings w/CD - Bk. 1

Area Middle School Orchestras

A. G. Wright Middle School - James Forry, Director
6th
 Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1
High Tech for Strings

Battlefield Middle School - Shannon Reilly, Director
6th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1
7th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 2
8th Essential Technique 2000 for Strings - Bk. 3

Caroline Middle School - Karen Mott, Director
6th
 Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1

Chancellor Middle School - Shannon Reilly, Director
6th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1
7th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 2
8th Essential Technique 2000 for Strings - Bk. 3
Essentials for Strings

Dixon-Smith Middle School - Jennifer Lukas & Cindy Ross, Directors
6th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1
7th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 2
8th High Tech for Strings

Drew Middle School - Christine Mallery, Director
All Essential Elements 2000 - Bk. 1 Maintenance Kit
VLN & VLA: Shoulder Rest (KUN)
CLO & BASS: Rock Stop
OPTIONAL: Folding Music Stand;
Extra Strings; Tuner/Metronome

Floyd T. Binns Middle School - Marco Escobar, Director
All Essential Elements for Strings 2000 - Bk. 1 Tuning Fork (optional); Folding Music Stand; Dark Rosin; Polishing Cloth; CLO/Bass: Rock Stop or
Anchor Strap

Freedom Middle School - Don Olah, Director
6th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1
7th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 2
8th Essential Technique 2000 for Strings - Bk. 3

Gayle Middle School - Elizabeth Piller, Director
6th
 Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1 Kun Shoulder Rest
7th Essential Elements for Strings - Bk. 1
(No 2000)
8th Essential Technique for Strings - Bk. 2
(No 2000)

H. H. Poole Middle School - Kelly Barricklow, Director
6th
 Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1 VLN & VLA:
Resonans (No Foam) Shoulder Rest & Pouch:
Music Stand; Name Tag
CLO: Rock Stop
7th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 2
8th Essential Technique 2000 for Strings - Bk. 3

Ni River Middle School - Maureen Hawley, Director
6th
 Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1 VLN & VLA:
NO Resonans Shoulder Rests 
7th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 2
8th Essential Technique 2000 for Strings - Bk. 3

Post Oak Middle School - Michelle Dick, Director
6th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1
7th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 2
8th Essential Technique 2000 for Strings - Bk. 3

Rodney Thompson Middle School - Cindy Ross, Director
6th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1
7th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 2
8th High Tech for Strings

Spotsylvania Middle School - Debbie Tripp, Director
6th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1
7th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 2
8th Essential Technique 2000 for Strings - Bk. 3

Thornburg Middle School - William Wassum, Director
6th
 Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 1 w/DVD
Workbook for Strings - Bk. 1		 VLN & VLA:
Sponge Shoulder Rest
Clip-on Tuner
Cello: Strap
Bass: MT9000 Tuner
Flash Card Set (Optional)
7th Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Bk. 2 w/DVD
Workbook for Strings - Bk. 2
8th Essential Technique 2000 for Strings - Bk. 3

Walker-Grant Middle School - Jim George, Director
6th New Directions for Strings - Bk. 1  VLN & VLA: Shoulder Rest w/ Legs (KUN or equivalent)
CLO: Rock Stop
OPTIONAL: Tone Shaper
7th New Directions for Strings - Bks. 1 & 2
8th New Directions for Strings - Bk. 2
Alfred's Theory Complete