Throughout the school year, there are a few band fees & materials required for band members. These fees help us cover the cost of band attire, new instruments/maintenance, music, transportation, and more. Listed below are the fees band students may need to pay during the year. No student will be excluded from band due to financial limitations.

Instrument Rental Info & Recommendations

Congratulations and welcome to the Jewett Middle Academy Magnet Band—it’s going to be a great year! NEW & RETURNING members, please review the information below to ensure you have everything you need for a successful year! Attached here is the monthly rental information for our local music store, Carlton Music. They offer a rent-to-own program with many benefits, which are listed on their flyer. If your student has been selected to play the French Horn, Euphonium, or Tuba, your student will rent from the school. Please contact Ms. Picinich if monthly renting a band instrument outside of the above list will be a financial concern. Anyone renting a school instrument must fill out the School-Owned Instrument Rental Contract. The school rental fee is per year.

When acquiring an instrument, please consider renting the following brand instruments (or comparable). If you have questions about alternative brands, please reach out.

  • Flute: Yamaha
  • Clarinet: Yamaha, Buffet, Selmer, Vito
  • Saxophone: Yamaha, Buffet
  • All Brass: Yamaha, Bach or, Holton
  • Percussion: Pearl, Yamaha, or Ludwig