Equipment
Instrumentation
Members are asked to play the instrument with which they have the most experience. Some section changes may be made on an as-needed basis. Your entire instrument must be in working order when you arrive for camp. Instrument must be cleaned and shined for performances. Always carry extra reeds, oil, etc with you for instrument maintenance.
If you check out MSU Equipment, you are responsible for any damage or loss.
Baritones
Racer band members are furnished marching baritones. Our goal is to find a spot for everyone on their major instrument, but there are limited numbers of spots in each section based on equipment and talent level. If we run short of instruments you maybe asked to play something else. We own 15 baritones. Members must provide their own mouthpiece.
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Mellophones
Racer band members are furnished marching mellophones. Our goal is to find a spot for everyone on their instrument of choice, but there are limited numbers of spots in each section based on equipment and talent level. If we run short of instruments you maybe asked to play something else. We own 24 mellophones. The mellophone music is traditionally the most challenging brass music. Members must have previous mellophone experience. We use F Yamaha mellophones. We want members to use their own french horn mouthpieces. We provide french horn mouthpiece adapters.
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Sousaphones
Racer band members are furnished marching sousaphones. Our goal is to find a spot for everyone on their major instrument, but there are limited numbers of spots in each section based on equipment and talent level. If we run short of instruments you maybe asked to play something else. We own 16 tubas. Members must provide their own mouthpiece.
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