SAXOPHONE GIFT IDEAS

Items that are bold are necessary for playing the instrument, and items that are not bold are not crucial but would potentially improve your child's playing or enjoyment of the instrument.
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All links are suggestions found on Amazon.com based on our experience with good quality, good reviews, and good prices (at the time). You may of course search for other options or buy comparable items at a local music store!

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UNDER $15

• ​Reeds - 3 Pack
  • 5th + 6th Graders
  • 7th + 8th Graders​​
• ​Cork Grease
• Silk Swab​
• ​Reed Case for 4 Reeds​
• Standard of Excellence: Book 1 (if they lost theirs)​
• ​​Mouth Piece Cushion
• Polishing Cloth
• Fun Clip-On Mustache

$15 - $30

• ​Reeds - 10 Pack (if they break reeds often or if you don't want to have to buy reeds again any time soon)
  • 5th + 6th Graders
  • 7th + 8th Graders
• "Vandoren" Reeds - 10 pack (for a noticeably better sound)
  • 5th + 6th Graders
  • 7th + 8th Graders​
• ​Padded Neck Strap​
• ​New ​Ligature
• ​Saxophone Stand
• Tuner/Metronome (if you don't have a smart phone with the option of downloading a tuner/metronome app)

OVER $30

• ​Professional Mouthpiece (Greatly improves the sound of the saxophone and makes playing easier! Get the AL3 style. If you got your saxophone from David French, it probably has this mouthpiece already.)​
• ​SKY Case (lightweight, backpack straps, pocket for music folder)
• Gator Case (lightweight, fun colors)
• Protec Case (lightweight, backpack straps)
• New Intermediate or Professional Saxophone - email Ms. DiMento for quality brands.