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MRD INSTRUMENT DISTRIBUTION

FLUTE/PICC, CLARINET, BASS CLARINET, ALL SAXOPHONES, and TRUMPET are expected to provide their own instruments for the season. Woodwind players, be aware that we do rehearse and perform in inclement weather!  Please plan accordingly.

MELLOPHONE, TROMBONE, BARITONE, and TUBA will be provided a university instrument for the season. You will need to sign out your MRD Instrument during our Season Registration (WEDNESDAY, August 16 10am-2pm).

** INSTRUMENT DISTRIBUTION for wind players will take place at our equipment storage room in the stadium.  

GUARD and PERCUSSION will also be provided with university instruments/equipment to be used for the season. Distribution will take place during the start of camp - details will be communicated by apporpriate staff members. 

INSTRUMENT ACCESSORIES & REQUIRED ITEMS

All MRD members are expected to provide the appropriate accessories for their instruments. Please plan accordingly and make sure you are prepared not just for MRD Camp, but also for the entire season. Make sure you have proper mouthpieces and/or reeds, valve and/or slide grease, cleaning supplies and instrument cases. 

Mouthpieces are NOT provided.  Individuals using a school-owned instrument must provide their own preferred mouthpiece.

Mellophones must supply a MELLOPHONE mouthpiece - the Yamaha MP14F4 Mouthpiece is recommended. 

Trombones should provide a large-bore mouthpiece. 

Baritones should provide a large-bore mouthpiece - the Yamaha 48 or Bach 6 1/2 AL are recommended.

Tubas should consier the Conn Helleberg mouthpiece or the Bach 24AW.

All MRD Members (except for Flutes/Piccs and Tubas) must provide their own music lyre that will be used while playing with filp folders in the stands on game days. Flip Folders are provided.

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD the 2023 MRD Required Items Information for ALL members. 

MRD UNIFORMS

All MRD Members will be fitted for a uniform during our Pre-Season Camp.  

RETURNING MEMBERS: If you requested to recive your uniform (or part thereof) from last season, please plan to stop By the Forbes Center Loading Dock to pick this up BEFORE the opening meeting @ 3:30pm on WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16, 2023. 

All other uniforms will be distrubuted during/after MRD camp - a schedule will be provided. 

RETURNING MEMBERS who requested a new uniform (or part thereof) and all NEW MEMBERS:

PLEASE COMPLETE THE UNIFORM MEASUREMENT FORM below by AUGUST 15, 2023. 

Uniform Measurement Form

 

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