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Common Brands and Models
Warning: If you buy off brand, repair shops may not take your instrument
You will end up paying a lot more to replace the instrument than just buying a decent instrument.


Yamaha
Student Model: YFL-222
Intermediate Models: YFL-362H or YFL-482H


Gemeinhardt
Student Model: 2SP
Intermediate Models: 3 or 3B (3B includes a low B key)


Armstrong
Student Model: 104
Intermediate Model: 303

* Consider a Yamaha or Pearl for a step-up instrument

Pearl
Student Model: PF505 or 525
​Intermediate Model: PF665 or 695
I personally like Pearl flutes for their affordability as well as their performance, feel free to compare!

Piccolo
This instrument is not a required purchase but can be useful when auditioning
or when in College Level Marching Bands.
We currently use a (Pearl) PFP165E with a High Wave Headjoint and a (Gemeinhardt) 4SP with a traditional headjoint if you are looking for a piccolo to try/compare to before purchasing.


Options when buying a flute or a step-up instrument:

Gold plated lip plate
Produces a warmer tone, shields against nickel allergies.

Open holed vs. Closed holes
When getting a step-up instrument, it is recommended to purchase an open hole flute. Plugs or even scotch tape can be used at first before adjusting a young musician to an open holed flute.

B key or no B Key
If you are planning on playing in college (even if you don't major!) a B key would be suggested
for collegiate pieces; however, if you are not planning on joining a collegiate ensemble, youth
group, or community ensemble a B Key is not a necessity.


Looking to purchase? Try the sites below:

Woodwind and Brasswind (mostly new):   www.wwbw.com
Taylor Music (used, refurbished, or new): taylormusic.com
Music Go Round (used only, may need a little repair): musicgoround.com


Music stores in the area (if you'd like to rent or buy):

Allegro Music (Fremont) http://www.allegromusic.net/
C&L Music (Fremont) http://www.calmusicinc.com/
Forrests Music (Berkeley) 
https://www.forrestsmusic.com/
Note: Forrests Music is Double Reed Instruments Only
House of Woodwinds (San Ramon) http://www.houseofwoodwinds.com/
JAMS Music (Dublin) http://jamsmusicdublin.com/


Honestly though, don't buy a flute just because it's cheap. Unsure if it's a decent brand/model? Please ask before buying- I really don't want to have anyone waste their hard earned money!
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  • HOME
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
  • CONCERT BAND
  • MARCHING BAND
  • MIXED CHOIR
    • Resources Choir
  • ORCHESTRA
  • MUSIC BOOSTERS
  • MUSIC LIBRARY
  • SUPPORT US